Experiences of relief volunteers in natural disasters: a qualitative study

Abstract

A qualitative study using content analysis of in-depth interviews.

Background, significance and rationale

Volunteers play an important role in disaster response, and their experiences can help improve how relief is organised.

Main research question

How do relief volunteers describe their experience of natural disasters?

Main objective

To explore relief volunteers' experiences of natural disasters.

Population / participants

Volunteers who have taken part in at least one relief operation

Researchers

Conflict of interest

The researchers declare no conflict of interest.

Data access

Anonymised data will be available to researchers on reasonable request after the results are published.