Why You Should Give Your Club Your Emergency Contact Information

As much as we try to avoid them, accidents happen, and people get hurt. I've broken both ankles, both wrists, my right hand, perforated my left eardrum, dislocated my left shoulder, and cut my foot open on a rusty piece of scrap metal. Plus, countless more cuts, scrapes, bruises and sprains. 

I don't think I'm particularly accident-prone or reckless, though I'm certainly not risk-averse; these are just the price of being outside, trying new things, and pushing your limits. If you are also into hobbies that involve getting out into the wilds and doing things, you will likely have a similar list of minor injuries, and maybe even a few big ones. 

Due to the fact that accidents do happen no matter how careful we are, it's super important to take a few precautionary measures. Tell people where you're going, when you'll be back, and what route you're taking, and ensure that the people you're going with have your emergency contact details. That last one is what we are going to talk about today. 

So, let's examine why your organisation might ask for your emergency contact details, why you should provide them, and briefly review how to do so. 

Why Your Club Or Association May Ask For Your Emergency Contact Information

I know it sounds a bit cliche, but your organisation has a duty of care to take steps to make sure everyone stays safe. A big part of that is knowing who they need to contact if things go wrong. 

Like I said at the start, accidents do happen. If you were to get hurt during a club event and end up in the hospital, you'd want someone to know, right? You'd probably call them yourself, but what if you couldn't? What if you lost your phone or you were unconscious? Having your emergency contact info in your club's system means the admins can reach out to the right people if something goes wrong.

This is why your club may ask you to provide this information and why you should supply them with it if asked. It will likely never be needed, but it’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. 

How To Give Your Organisation Your Emergency Contact Information 

It is up to your club or association to decide whether to request your emergency contact information; some may ask for it, while others may not, it obviously is dependent on the risk and need for each organisation. If they do collect this information, it is typically included in the membership form when you first join the club or in the event sign-up form when you register for an event.

If your organisation collects emergency contact information, you can add or edit this information at any time through your profile on both the website and the app.

More Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Organisation’s New System 

The fact that your club or association is now using Member Jungle brings several benefits for you besides readily available emergency contact information. To learn more about any of those, read either of the following articles. 

• Your Club Has Just Signed Up To Member Jungle - What Does That Mean For You?
• Why You Should Use The Member Jungle App