Older volunteers are also encouraged. These volunteers should already be commited to peace work, community work, social work or ecological work. As there is no state support for the North Program, the volunteers need to provide their own support. Each volunteer must develop a circle of support that will bring in at least 200 Euro for each month of service. Our experience shows that churches, trade unions, local organizations, family and friends are willing to support volunteers with their donations.
Volunteers receive accomodation, food and pocket money.
In Europe the personal monthly allowance is 90 Euro. Volunteers are required to raise their own financial support. Financial support not only supports the volunteer, but also the organisation. It also shows solidarity for the redistribution of resources. Currently our development projects in the south are partially financed through the European Union, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and through the churches.