LESSON 1.1

Introduction


Learning Objectives

Review the learning objectives below before continuing.

  • Explain important information volunteers require to adequately prepare to serve as a meaningful contributor on a humanitarian assistance mission.
  • Discuss the impact of culture on the ability of the humanitarian assistance worker to perform their roles and responsibilities.
  • Discuss the impact of limited resources on the ability of the humanitarian assistance worker to perform their roles and responsibilities.
  • Analyze the ethical dilemmas that can occur during a ha mission.
  • Explain how humanitarian assistance volunteering may impact one’s personal well-being