The Internationaler Bund – short IB – is one of the biggest independent organisations committed to both youth and social work, as well as education and vocational training in Germany. Please klick here for further information about our organisation.
IB VAP stands for Volunteers’ Abroad Programs. Every year, the two IB VAP teams (one located in Nuremberg in the region of Franken = IB VAP Franken, one located in Kassel = IB VAP Kassel) are sending young German volunteers aged between 18 and 35 years to our partner organisations worldwide. You can get an impression of our partners worldwide here (the documents on each partner organisations so far are only available in German).
What is an International Volunteer Service?
- young adults working on a voluntary basis (approx. 40 h / week)
- worldwide in social or ecological non-profit institutions
- learning service to gather intercultural, socio-political and personal expierence in a different cultural environment
- duration: 6 - 18 months
Who can volunteer?
- young adults between 17 and 35 years of age, currently residing in Germany after going through our application service
What do you need to provide?
- practical occupations and tasks for the volunteer
- technical guidance
- roster and holiday planning
- board and lodging
- monthly allowance according to individual agreement
Which things will we take care of?
- application procedure
- employer functions (e.g. contract generation, certificate creation)
- pedagogical support (preparation as well as mentoring)
- crisis management, conflict management
- organisation and implementation of workshops for the volunteers
- insurance management (overseas health insurance, liability insurance, accident insurance)
What do our partner organisations say about the International Volunteer Service?
"We very much enjoy working with your organization and look forward to our continued collaboration. Thank you very much for your hard work and cooperation.” (Camphill Village USA Inc.)
“A mutual benefit for both – BSSK too acknowledges Volunteers greatly contribute towards the children in developing the social, emotional and communication skills of the children. And volunteers too gain knowledge about India, the culture and learn from their experience being with children with normal as well challenged children.” (BSSK India)
More details about the work of IB VAP you will find in our Newsletter-section.
