Lucy Spencer

Lucy Spencer

Lucy Spencer is a freelance writer whose focus areas include technology, international development, and politics. You can read more of her work here: https://naturally-inquisitive.com/

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Untrained on the frontline: The importance of predeployment training for aid workers and volunteers

Untrained on the frontline: The importance of predeployment training for aid workers and volunteers

almost 8 years ago // Aid worker

Volunteers fill roles from construction to emergency distribution and have been critical in responding to the refugee crisis in Europe. But a constantly evolving and oftentimes hectic atmosphere means many new volunteers are deployed without adequate training, sometimes causing more harm than good. Here are some ways NGOs can help better prepare their aid workers and volunteers, even with limited time and resources.