IBO is a member of the Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service. The project-responsible makes sure that the necessary tools and materials are available in time. Sending of volunteers abroad Everyone who is 18 years or older and healthy can participate. Of course technical skills are welcome but not necessary. Volunteers are found mainly by people who participated in a camp before.
Candidates state their preferences and possible dates.
The secretariates compose the groups and organize the travel. Also the secretariates make sure that the volunteers are insured against the costs of disease, legal liability and accidents. IBO engages approximately 1500 volunteers each year. Fundraising The national organizations finance themselves by different means, depending on national possibilities and traditions. Normally it is a mix of private donations, volunteers contributions and subsidies.