The IASE Volunteer Service Project volunteer assumes his/her own travel expenses, and purchases his/her own health insurance and medications needed. Some of the sites do provide lodging and some local food, but not all of them can afford these luxuries…thus the volunteer must assume these costs. IASE does not assume liability for unexpected events caused by political or natural causes which might affect the project. If the volunteer’s application form with their two letters of reference and a current CV/resume are received and approved, then a background check for criminal, terrorist, and sexual abuse/assault will be required. Anyone making an application to become an IASE volunteer must be a current paid member of the IASE.