Volunteer Swap 2024
An Austrian Volunteer at St John Ambulance in London
In late November 2024, an Austrian Volunteer from Vienna visited St John Ambulance in England.
The Volunteer Swap is an intercultural and international exchange programme for all volunteers of JOIN member organisations. It emphasises the value of volunteering for society and enables its participants to gain new experiences within the international JOIN family.
Johanniter International member organisations invite volunteers from other countries to support them doing their job. Johanniter International refunds 50% of the travel costs up to 250 €. The volunteers are usually provided with food and accommodation.
In late November 2024, an Austrian Volunteer from Vienna visited St John Ambulance in England.
In October, Byron and Andrew took part in a volunteer swap with Johanniter Austria for their National Holiday Celebrations in Vienna.
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