Health, Safety & Security

Our top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of people living in the communities we serve, volunteers and staff. On this page, you'll find information on our Code of Conduct, information on safety both on site and on base, physical and mental health information along with our health insurance guidelines.

If you suffer from an underlying health condition we strongly recommend you consult a medical professional before committing to join. You should consider the impact of living and working in challenging conditions for a prolonged duration of time. It's important to note, outside of emergencies, access to medical assistance may be limited while you are on the program. 

For advice on vaccinations, volunteers should consult with a travel medical professional for advice based on their individual needs.  For more information on health and vaccinations, please review the Health and Wellbeing section.


Click here to read local safety information, including at the worksite and the base. 

Click here to read about how to take care of your health and well-being on the program. This page includes many resources to help you prepare. 

Click here to read our travel insurance policy. Please note: Travel insurance is only available to anyone volunteering outside of their home country. 


In addition to reading the important information in this Health, Safety and Security page, please work through the important materials available on our Training page