Yüksek LisansDOIAçık ErişimTURKISH AFAD gönüllülük sisteminin etkin müdahale açısından analiz
The concept of volunteering, with its general definition, is that people stand by activities that will serve the social improve at their own will, without waiting for material interest and benefit. It is possible together a planned volunteering system that volunteers can serve effectively survivors and sufferers in case of potential disasters. In this study, AFAD Volunteering System which is prepared and continues to be developed within the framework of the National Earthquake Strategy and Action Plan (UDSEP) by under the Interior Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) is discussed. In this study, which also touches on the necessity of the system and the integration of volunteer activities in our country, suggestions are made for effective response and sustainability of the system at local and national level, drawing attention the importance of increasing the motivation of volunteers. In the second part of study, the countries that are exemplified in voluntary practices, disaster management and volunteering issues, related contracts and their practices are discussed and a general evaluation was made. In the third section, mentioning the activities of NGOs which came to the fore on disaster management in Turkey; it is referred to the integration process with the central authorities and to contribute on volunteer system in disasters. Finally, the AFAD Volunteering System has been discussed in detail, and the system's functionality, sustainability, integration of expert staff and volunteers, in which areas volunteers will be active, current situation in the legislation, and the system as a whole have been evaluated in line with SWOT vii analysis. Deficiencies and suggestions identified in terms of effective response in the system are expressed in the result section. The transition from crisis management to risk management will be accelerated when the voluntary system, which is seen as very necessary and important for Turkey, is implemented efficiently and effectively. It is possible to foresee that potential disasters will be overcome with minimal damage, with citizens being included in the disaster management process and awareness raising in this way. Keywords: Volunteering, AFAD Volunteer, AFAD Volunteer System, Disaster Volunteer.
