Important Information for Volunteers Prior to Deployment - It is important to inform volunteers of what to expect and how to prepare for a specific mission.  The following checklist can be used to outline the information that volunteers will need to know.  This list is intended to be used as a guide and may be modified to meet your planning needs.

Developing a Volunteer Code of Conduct - When developing a code of conduct for volunteers responding to an emergency, organizations may wish to consider the following elements which were gleaned from a review of other agency and organization codes of conduct.  This list is not intended to be exhaustive and in all cases, organizations developing a code of conduct will want to consult with their legal counsel.