volunteer work
How to stay safe while doing volunteer work.
- learn about the area and what precautions you should take.
- map your route
- make sure your your phone is charged
- leave a complete itinerary with the appropriate contact at your organization, including an expected time of return.
- leave valuables at home
If your using public transportation
- use busy stops
- keep aware of your surroundings
- determine risk levels of taking the bus or a taxi to your destination
walking to your assignment
- Be alert to your surroundings, observe the people around you
- Don't advertise your newness to the area by referring to a map
- Keep some extra money separate from your wallet or purse for emergencies
- Secure your purse or briefcase or other hand carried items against your person
- learn about the area and what precautions you should take.
- map your route
- make sure your your phone is charged
- leave a complete itinerary with the appropriate contact at your organization, including an expected time of return.
- leave valuables at home
If your using public transportation
- use busy stops
- keep aware of your surroundings
- determine risk levels of taking the bus or a taxi to your destination
walking to your assignment
- Be alert to your surroundings, observe the people around you
- Don't advertise your newness to the area by referring to a map
- Keep some extra money separate from your wallet or purse for emergencies
- Secure your purse or briefcase or other hand carried items against your person