International Volunteer
Concordia
Concordia is a charity committed to international volunteering as a means to promoting intercultural understanding and peace.
Our International Volunteer Programme offers volunteers aged 18+ the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on short-term projects in over 60 countries in Europe, North America, Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia. A selection of projects is available for teenagers aged 16 and 17. Types of international volunteer projects include conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, arts, children’s play-schemes and teaching.
Projects last for 2-4 weeks with the main season from June to September. Volunteers pay a registration fee of £150 and fund their own travel and insurance.
Board and accommodation is free of charge for projects in Europe, North America, Japan and South Korea. For projects in Latin America, Asia, Middle East and Africa volunteer pay an extra on arrival fee of approx. £100 that covers food and accommodation, as well as funding the programme in the country.
http://www.concordia-iye.org.uk
Nationalities accepted: Residents in the UK only |
Volunteer projects and courses overseas
Travellers Worldwide
Travellers Worldwide arrange voluntary placements in 20 countries worldwide within Asia, Australasia, Latin America and Africa. There are over 300 projects to choose from including, teaching (English and many other subjects), conservation (animals, marine, and environment), care (orphanages, disability homes, community development), sports (coaching and playing), and work experiences (journalism, law, medicine, media, design and many more). A number of in-country cultural courses are also offered including languages, martial arts, dance, meditation, surfing, capoeira etc. It is possible to combine projects for a full cultural experience.
Placements have very flexible start dates and can last from 2 weeks to 1 year – volunteers choose their dates. All nationalities and all ages from 17+ are welcome. Formal qualifications are not normally required. Travellers provides excellent support and training (including TEFL Certificate) before the placement and as well as 24/7 support and back up whilst in-country, throughout your placement and your return. You will be met at the airport by Travellers staff and giving an induction into your new area on your arrival. Travellers is a member of Responsible Travel and a founder member of the Year Out Group.
Travellers has many projects to choose from in the following destinations: Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, China, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Visit: www.travellersworldwide.com
All nationalities welcome. |