Non-Medical Volunteers: Mission Director
The Mission Director is a veteran of multiple Rotaplast missions who has been trained and reviewed by experienced Mission Directors and Staff. This team member is always assigned to a mission by Rotaplast. It is the responsibility of the Mission Director to set the tone for the entire trip. The Mission Director must be a Rotarian and supervises the smooth flow of operations. Included in the responsibilities is facilitating communication among the team and between the team members and our hosts. The responsibility for the safety of the team rests with the Mission Director. S/he takes care of assigning tasks to the non-medical staff and making sure that the medical team is able to function efficiently and with as little stress as possible. In addition, the Mission Director handles communications with the local media and acts as an ambassador of goodwill. Knowledge of the language is helpful.