HVO volunteers, in their capacity as teachers rather than the primary providers of service, have not found liability insurance to be an issue. HVO also adheres to all local registration requirements in each country of service. On occasion this means that volunteers will have to submit documentation about their education, licensure and certification status. As for travel or health insurance, HVO does not have the resources to provide any special policy to volunteers. First become a member of Health Volunteers Overseas.
Members receive a quarterly newsletter which includes updates on all program sites.
Dues provide the financial support needed to sustain the organization. To begin the placement process, potential volunteers should complete the Volunteer Profile Form and return it to the HVO office. Completion of this form in no way commits you to volunteering, but it is the essential first step. Volunteers have numerous resources at their disposal to prepare for an assignment. The most effective volunteers are those who have taken the time to learn about the country where they will be of service as well as about the project.