Logisticans come from a variety of technical backgrounds, such as construction, mechanics and water and sanitation. Logisticians are responsible for the management of stocks, freight, vehicles, communication systems and building or water projects. MSF insures its volunteers for the period during which they are on mission . This insurance includes cover in case of medical repatriation, illness and death. MSF also pays all costs associated with a volunteer's mission - a return ticket between home and project country, travel costs and living expenses while on mission.
Volunteers are responsible for personal expenses such as souvenirs and photo developing.
A small indemnity is paid to volunteers . The amount varies from section to section, and according to the years of field experience that the volunteer has with humanitarian work. Partners and families sometimes accompany a volunteer on mission . This is a rare occurance, however, and depends on the level of security in the host country. Each request for accompanying dependants is assessed on an individual basis by the section responsible for the project.