VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST

The following checklist provides an overview of your pre-trip responsibilities. Please take a moment to review the information and be sure that you understand and are able to comply with all volunteer requirements. You may want to print this page out as a remider for future deadlines.

1. Communication: Once you have received an acceptance email, you will not hear from us again until your deposit (if applicable) has been received. You must maintain email contact with us. If you are traveling it is up to you to check your email regularly and watch this website for trip updates and new information. If your phone number or email address change it is up to you to update your information with us (email: staff@ravsmail.org) as soon as possible.

2. Review all Volunteer Requirements

3. Submit Trip Deposit if applicable (veterinary students only) -
Deadline: March 1, 2008

4. Submit Travel Plans (all volunteers) - Deadline: 30 days prior to trip
Providing this information as early as possible will help us to finalize trip logistics.

5. Study online Training Materials (all volunteers)

6. Submit online Training Evaluation (all volunteers) - Deadline: 30 days prior to trip
The exam will be made available for each group 60 days prior to trip.

7. Review and prepare for Skills Assessment (veterinary students only)

8. Obtain necessary supplies/equipment (see What to Bring)

9. Make final travel arrangements