An
integral part of the weltwärts-program is that the volunteers have to set up a
group of sponsors that is willing to donate a certain amount to the
sending organisation in order to cover a part of the arising expenses. 75% of
the weltwärts-program are government-funded and the remaining 25% (2500€) should
be covered by the sponsors. Sponsors can be both organisations and private
persons. There also are other possibilities to collect the required amount. Along with a friend I organised a charity party for example and I presented my intention and collected donations during a service of the Luther-Church in my home town – there are no limits
placed on your creativity. The main idea behind the fundraising is to spread
the idea of complimentary commitment and of weltwärts. In return to the
donation the volunteers should try to involve their sponsors into their project
as good as possible.
At first
2500€ sounds like a lot of money and many people wonder if it really conforms
to the accumulating costs. Concerning these doubts I can appease you: AFS is a
charitable organisation and doesn’t gain any profit. Furthermore there really
accumulate a lot of costs all through the year. The flights and the insurances have
to paid, the on-site costs including pocket money have to be covered, 25 days
of preparatory and debriefing seminars have to be disbursed and much more.
Considering all these expense factors 2500€ don’t seem to be that much anymore, especially if you consider that it is for a whole year.
At this point I would like to thank all of my generous sponsors, because this whole year wouldn't be possible without you:
Arne Engeln
Christian und Katrin Engeln
Dr. Renate Knutzen
Lutz Wegner
Ursel und Lutz Bauszus
Anja und Christoph Schladt
Bernward Hohenbild
Kerstin und Clemens Suhrbaum
Jens und Birte Bauszus
Martje Brandt
Dr. Joy Ellen Job
Eva Klebe
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