In remote and rural communities, transport and accommodation are often the biggest factors affecting recruitment, retention, and participation in community engagement work. These are real-world barriers that can make or break the success of a project.
Transport challenges also affect volunteers: long distances, poor weather, expensive fuel, unreliable public transport, ferry cancellations, and caring responsibilities all shape whether people can attend meetings or events.
Addressing transport and accommodation openly — and early — helps create a more realistic, compassionate, and supportive process for both volunteers and potential new staff.
