University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

439

Pages:

6
Author:

Sheha A.

**Roles of Disaster Volunteers** **Volunteers play a vital role in disaster relief and assistance.** They work alongside professionals to provide support and aid to those affected by disasters. **Responsibilities of Volunteers:** * **Taking care of the needs of the people:** This involves providing food, water, shelter, and medical assistance to those affected by the disaster. * **Communication with other agencies:** Volunteers may be required to coordinate with other relief organizations to ensure effective resource allocation and avoid duplication of efforts. * **Maintenance of good records:** Keeping accurate records of the activities undertaken by volunteers is essential for future reference and evaluation. * **Transportation of supplies:** Volunteers may be involved in transporting essential supplies to affected areas. * **Caring for the dead and injured:** In some cases, volunteers may be required to assist with the care of the deceased and injured. * **Keeping the records of dead and injured:** Maintaining accurate records of casualties is crucial for disaster management. **Important Qualities of a Disaster Volunteer:** The most important quality is a passion to help others. They should be physically and mentally alert. They should be able to work with others and be compassionate. **Additional Qualities:** * Good communication skills * Ability to work under pressure * Flexibility and adaptability * Strong organizational skills * Positive attitude * Resilience * First aid training (if possible) **Glasses, these should be kept as physical assistive devices, which provide proper corrections, vibrations, senses as operations, foot pressures, etc.** In case of casualties, glasses can be some assistive devices. These should not be kept too much on the ability of a set person and should be able to clean such devices ahead, when needed. The devices should not look hazardous and take thousands of chances in safe emergence vehicles. The operation can be a case of casualties, clinics is coupled with sound emergency and defense driving policies.