- An open mind and a willingness to learn and apppreciate another culture / new situation.
- Motivation to undertake the agreed tasks.
- A sharing of the volunteer's skills and talents.
- Time, energy and enthusiasm.
- Commitment to the YMCA and its' local community.
- A window to Europe - without travelling themselves, YMCAs can experience European culture/young people/new programme ideas and YMCA work elsewhere.
- Support from the YMCA Europe "VfE" Programme Group and its network of National Co-ordinators to develop aspects of international volunteering, good practice maunuals, checklists, contact to other hosts/volunteers, etc.
- Financial assistance from the EU if accepted as Hosting/Sending Organisation within the EVS (European Voluntary Service) Programme.
- Training support from the YMCA Europe "VfE" Programme Group.
- Detailed application material for the volunteers.
