International Voluntary Service

Constitutional objectives

The objects for which the Association is established are: (i) To afford opportunities by which men and women, in a spirit of friendship, international understanding and voluntary discipline, may, without regard to their race, religion, creed or politics, be encouraged and enabled to give to the community, either individually, or in groups, effective voluntary service in co-operation with local communities as well as other local, national and international organisations, as a means of fostering greater confidence between peoples of different social, cultural, political or religious backgrounds by working, learning and living together within the following objects (and not otherwise). and for that purpose to provide a sound system of training for those wishing to give such service. (ii) a. To assist those in need of help on the occasion of natural catastrophes, b. To relieve distress, poverty, sickness and disease. c. To provide and improve facilities for the well-being and recreation of the elderly or people with disabilities and of refugees. d. To provide and improve educational and recreational facilities for needy children and young people,