Volunteers wellcome to join us in Pak

From: GSPANZ20051  (Original Message)

Sent: 14/11/2005 19:50

A Volunteer?s Criteria & Checklist Her/his age must be 21 or 25+ Must be in good health Ready to work in tough terrains, hard weather and tough living conditions Ready to face the traumatic conditions in the affected area Good listeners Aware of the social set-up of the area/s, it is required for volunteers to blend with the local people and be vary of their sensitivities. During Ramzan please do not eat, drink or smoke in front of the communities, it is recommended to dress appropriately (women need to wear shalwar kameez and at times a shawl/chaddar to cover themselves esp. in the Hazara division) Preferably based in Pakistan with Pakistani origin and having experience of working with communities here Ability to speak Urdu, Pushto, Hindko or Pahari What should a volunteer carry with her/him? Pair of Gloves A warm jacket A rain coat Sleeping bag Towel Water bottle Medicines (Panadol, Pain Killers, Anti Malarial, First Aid bandages) Torch Sturdy pair of walking shoes and warm socks Snacks if they want to carry any Personal hygiene kits ORS (to add in water and avoid dehydration if diarrhea) + water purifying Tablets to clean water Batteries for torch (or better charger n chargeable batteries) A foldable knife, and other related requirements.     Team ethics Must work with the group and not on individual basis Must report to the team leader Try and remain calm, supportive and cooperative Must remain ready to do anything the team leader requires their support in   we will provide Team support Tents to live in Food and beverage Travel reimbursement if required Antibiotic tablets/vaccinations to counter infections Our expectation from you Provide the support to our team Trekking/walking to harder areas where need be Loading and unloading trucks Provide support in assessment of the area Handing out relief items to affectees Providing emotional support to the affectees   For Doctors/Paramedics Provide medical treatment Support our team in whichever assignment is given apart from medical services

Duties include

Provide food and water to the affectees

Provide medical care and assistance to the affectees

Provide comfort and emotional support with special emphasis on women and children

Be good listeners and try not to probe too much neither dictate

Rehabilitation of the affectees in the longer run

Thank you for your support.

 

Imtiaz Khan

Mob: 0092-3005684178

or e.mail: imtiaznz@hotmail.com