Faith & community camps

Prepare volunteers for clear roles

Goodwill is a good beginning, but every volunteer needs to know their job, limits and who to ask for help.

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Make your plan

Check screening, training and supervision requirements for volunteers and staff.
Assign named leads for activities, food, arrivals and concerns. Plan cover for breaks.
Hold a briefing on inclusion, privacy, boundaries and how to report a problem.

Picture it

A volunteer serving lunch needs different information from a group leader. Give each person the instructions and private details their role requires.

Put your choices into a plan you can change and share with your team.