Description:
In the nineteenth century, the British Empire was the reigning world power; as the worlds first industrialized nation, the UK remains powerful, with the fifth largest economy in the world and a cultural influence extending throughout much of the English-speaking world. While a democratic country with representative government, the UK is still ruled by a Constitutional Monarchy. The royal family continues to be popular and at the forefront of national affairs. Volunteering in the UK will allow you to experience the way of life from a locals perspective while working with those who find themselves on the fringe of society. Check out what volunteering with United Planet in the UK has to offer. There is much for you to give and gain from this experience!
United Planet's Volunteer Abroad Quest program, celebrating 60 years of long-term voluntary service, offers signature pre-departure and in-country training, personal volunteer support, meaningful volunteer opportunities, diverse cultural and learning activities, local excursions, a strong host family network, and much more.
Highlights:
Long-term Volunteer Quests are available for 6 months and 1 year. Volunteers receive personal and customized support and take part in intensive pre-departure training and in-country orientations as well as mid-year and final year camps with other volunteers from all over the world. You do not need any specific skills or language abilities to take part. You will attain new skills, competencies, and broadened global perspectives through your involvement in the long-term Quest program!
As a long-term volunteer, you will have the exciting opportunity to gain an even deeper understanding and appreciation of a foreign land and culture through service, language and inter-cultural training, cultural learning activities, and exploration.
United Planet is the proud US and Canadian partner within the International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) Federation, the oldest long-term volunteering federation in the world. With over 60 years of experience, the ICYE Federation has a proven track record and upholds the highest standards for excellence in serving both the volunteers and the communities involved.
There are many interesting destinations both in developed and developing countries. You can support children in communities throughout France and Italy; assist in agricultural, environmental, and community projects in New Zealand, Nepal, and India; help with AIDS/HIV programs in Uganda, Russia, Nigeria, or assist in human rights issues in Brazil, Bolivia, Mozambique, and Lithuania. These are just a few of the many opportunities that we offer!
United Planet is committed to the accessibility of programs for all. For less than the cost of living independently in many of our program countries, you can participate in a fully supported and well-structured international voluntary exchange program with over 60 years of experience. We hope that you will recognize and take advantage of this special opportunity.
United Kingdom:
Each year, thousands flock to the island country of England to get a glimpse of the Queen, imagine how Stonehenge was built, explore the capitol city of London, try to break the focus of a palace guard, and wander through the endless green pastures that make up the United Kingdom. United Planet and ICYE have 15 programs that will bring you to this country, allow you to see the sights and to also break out of the tourist mold. You will be able to experience real English life, complete with tea breaks and the sophistication that comes along with it. Work with children, disabled, homeless, families and communities to enrich everyone's experiences. Take a look at all our great opportunities to find your match.
Projects in United Kingdom:
* People with Disabilities: Volunteers work in homes or centers that provide care and activities for people living with physical or mental disabilities, both youth and adults. The work varies from project to project, but in general includes a combination of direct care and organizing leisure and educational activities.V
* Disadvantaged Youth: Volunteers help teenagers from low income or troubled families in community projects and camps in a variety of educational activities that exposes the children to multicultural environments and positive activities related to sports and the outdoors.
* Sports/Leisure and Youth: Volunteers work in an outdoor ranch, camp or training facility that is used by the local community, mainly teenagers and youth, to improve their personal developments. Activities in the project may range from sports like tennis, swimming, fencing, to team building activities such as climbing, tight ropes and others. The volunteer is expected to work outdoors in assisting with this activities as well as indoors with administrative activities as needed.
Language:
English
Cost Includes:
Emergency evacuation services,
Housing
and In-country orientation/Training
* Food and lodging in your host country (host family or residential live-in at project)
* Local transportation to the volunteer site
* Health, accident, and third party liability insurance
* Preparation before departure / evaluation on return
* In-country orientation, language course, mid-year camp, and final evaluation
* Intensive support and supervision during your year
* Monthly stipend for incidental expenses
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
childcare/children,
community centers,
community development,
community health,
community organizing,
culture,
disability issues,
education,
handicapped,
homelessness,
volunteering,
women,
youth
and youth development
Typical Volunteer: People of all ages and backgrounds are encouraged to join us. We are extremely proud of our international volunteers. Each and every volunteer strives to be a good ambassador through their flexibility, courage, open-mindedness, positive spirit, and genuine desire to make a difference. To help prepare you for the predictable and unpredictable aspects of your time abroad, you will be offered comprehensive pre-departure training and in-country orientations, as well as personal support from our Program Coordinators. We will work with you to help you gain the tools you need for a fun, safe and successful volunteer abroad experience.
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangement:
Home-stays
Participants Travel to England
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time Is 24hours
Post Services Include:
Alumni Network
Job and Internship Network
United Planet's Mission Statement: As an international non-profit organization, United Planet (UP) strives to create a world in which all people understand, respect, and support one another. United Planet's global network of leaders and volunteers fosters cross-cultural understanding and addresses shared challenges to unite the world in a community beyond borders. In 2008, United Planet was one of only ten organizations selected by CNN to be part of its "Be the Change" initiative.
Year Founded: 2001