Structure of BEST

The basis of our organisation is formed by our 85 Local BEST Groups spread in 30 European countries. Each of these groups have their own local boards and organise local and international BEST activities.

Next to the local groups, we have a well developed international structure. The International Board is composed of 7 members: President, Treasurer, Secretary and 4 Vice-Presidents: for Human Resources, for Services, for Projects and for Local Group Support. The main tasks of the International Board are global coordination of BEST and its bodies and programs, execution of GM decisions, promotion of aims and purpose of BEST and support for quality assurance of all BEST activities.

Particular fields, tasks and programs of BEST are coordinated by international teams. These teams are groups of BEST volunteers managing the day-to-day work and development of BEST.

BEST volunteers regularly meet for internal events where they can work on BEST-specific issues, receive training and strengthen their ties.