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Safety and Security - Why-AV - Africa and Asia Venture

Safety and Security

We take the support we offer to our volunteers very seriously and place special emphasis on their in-country back up, safety and security. For this reason we limit our numbers each year and spend considerable time covering both on our orientation courses. Staying safe is mostly about preparation, up-to-date knowledge, awareness and commonsense. Putting the appropriate precautions in place should become 2^nd nature and we do all we can for you to ensure it does. All our Directors and in-country support staff have considerable experience and knowledge of the countries and regions in which we work. Furthermore, all are on hand to provide you with on the spot support and advice 24 hours a day.

Risk Assessment and Insurance

Risk Assessment

We carry out careful risk assessments on every area of your AV experience and discuss them with you during orientation, so that you understand fully our responsibilities for your safety as well as your own responsibilities to yourself and other members of your group.

Insurance

We provide a comprehensive medical and general insurance policy arranged by Endsleigh Insurance. Incorporated in the policy is 24-hour emergency cover, including air repatriation, in-country medical back up and air rescue with organisations such as Flying Doctors (East Africa) or their equivalent.

Health Checks and Advice

Once you know when and where you are going, you should check with your GP. If you do not have one, or wish for independent advice, a London-based organization, Interhealth, can provide you with medical advice before you go (and some discounted products only available to volunteers) and check-ups when you return. We will advise you on inoculations and precautions that we think are appropriate, based on our experience, but we stress that you should consult your GP.

Company Protection

International Passenger Protection Ltd protects you against our insolvency.

Air Travel

Our flights are arranged through Tim Best Travel (ATOL 3472) or Worldwide Travel, also fully bonded.