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volunteer coordination  

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  • Volunteers are valuable resources for disaster and emergency management, but spontaneous volunteer convergence after crisis may hinder the effectiveness and efficiency of response. Appropriate volunteer coordination is a key determinant of successful emergency response and recovery. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Volunteer Coordination]

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