Volunteer Checklist

If it isn't acceptable for individuals within your own community, should it be acceptable for people within overexploited nations such as Nepal?

Am I qualified? Such as speaking the language, or having a qualification in the focussed specialised field?

Before embarking on my journey, do I have an in-depth understanding of the nations cultural, political and social aspects of society?

Can I commit long-term and develop an understanding of the community’s needs?

Does the organisation meet the minimum standards for child protection and/or working conditions?

Does the organisation have long-term, trained staff who are of the same nationality as the nation I am working within?

Does the project I will be embarking on have long-term strategies? If so, how effective are they?

Does the organisation require child protection policies that cover all staff and volunteers?

Does the organisation have realistic strategies for stable, long-term funding?

Does the organisation have a system that shows it can be financially accountable and transparent?

Do my intentions outweigh my overall impact within the community? And will that impact be negative or positive?

Is my contribution creating a sustainable impact?

Am I taking the potential job of someone who could be employed locally?

Are there any volunteer opportunities within my own community that I can consider participating within instead?

Would donating funds be of greater use to the community than my time and presence?

Is my impact necessary and needed?

How will my impact be received long-term?