Informing the volunteers about the insurance

Tell the volunteers the details of the relevant insurance policies (what is and isn't covered)
Be up front with new volunteers at the induction/ orientation phase. See Recruitment (Induction interviews)
Be clear about the limitations of the insurance and any other options that are available such as whether the organisations will cover the gap and other costs separately

Volunteers collecting seeds


Informing the volunteers about the insurance
Tell the volunteers the details of the relevant insurance policies (what is and isn't covered) Be up front with new volunteers at the induction/ orientation phase. See Recruitment (Induction interviews) Be clear about the limitations of the insurance and any other options that are available such as whether the organisations will cover the gap and other costs separately
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