Training that is done at times that suit volunteers eg; evenings and weekends. Training that focuses on safety. Training with other organisations such as NZDF (eg; helicopter training), NZ Red Cross and Coastguard. Provision of good quality personal protective equipment. Provision of new (or near new) equipment Recognition and appreciation in the form of social gatherings and awards. Spontaneous volunteers have a lot to offer during a significant emergency. CDEM will provide supervision to ensure that volunteers are working safely and are carrying out roles of worth in a coordinated manner. Every attempt will be made to develop positive relationships with the groups and look for opportunities to add value to their work. Local multi-agency training exercise 2016 Spontaneous Volunteers Spontaneous volunteers are community members who offer their services on the spur of the moment as individuals or groups in response to an emergency. They bring local knowledge, enthusiasm and energy but will not generally be trained in particular CDEM skills. CDEM is not responsible for the actions of spontaneous volunteers who self-activate during an emergency. If however CDEM chooses to task them the provisions of compensation and protection from liability (sections 107-110 under the CDEM Act 2002) apply to those volunteers. Tasked volunteers are also expected to receive the same protection under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 as workers. Marlborough CDEM currently does not have plans and policies in place to manage spontaneous volunteers however this is addressed in the response action plan. Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2017-2022 Page47