Quality Label Humanitarian Aid - Full Procedure

Scope:QUALITY LABEL FOR HUMANITARIAN AID VOLUNTEERING

WHAT IS THE QUALITY LABEL?

The Quality Label for Humanitarian Aid Volunteering certifies that an organisation is able to carry out high quality solidarity activities in compliance with the principles, objectives and requirements of the action ‘European Voluntary Humanitarian Aid Corps’. Obtaining this Quality Label is a precondition for participation only in volunteering activities in support of humanitarian aid operations.

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF QUALITY LABEL?

When applying for a Quality Label for Humanitarian Aid Volunteering, applicant organisations can choose one of the following roles:

• Support role - entails supporting, preparing and/or training participants before departure, mediation between them and their host organisations and/or providing support to participants upon return from their activity. The support role also entitles the organisation to submit project applications and coordinate partnerships for Humanitarian Aid Volunteering projects;
• Host role - covers the full range of activities related to hosting a Solidarity Corps participant, including the development of a programme of the young person's activities and providing guidance and support to the participant during all the phases as appropriate

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The Quality Label for Humanitarian Aid Volunteering is awarded following a selection process, involving three main stages: submission of application, assessment and award.

Trimmed here, the full scope, expected outcomes and award criteria are on the official topic page ↗.