The group is composed of approximately 60 individuals who have normal jobs but who are on permanent stand-by to travel to a disaster area at short notice when the need arises. Group members have expertise within the following areas:
- Water, sanitation and hygiene
- Finance
- Coordination and management
- Logistics and administration
- Psycho-social work
- Programme development
- Protection
- Security
When an emergency situation arises, the members of the roster must be able to facilitate a quick departure. Norwegian Church Aid offers various alternative departure schedules – from 72 hours to three weeks. The duration of their missions may vary from two weeks to six months.
From January 2009 to May 2010, 24 women and 38 men fromour roster were dispatched on 62 missions to seven different countries.