Description:
Are you interested in exploring a new culture whilst contributing to the development of some of the world's poorest communities?
ICYE-UK is currently looking for motivated and open-minded individuals to take part in voluntary projects worldwide. We are particularly keen to recruit for projects in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, India, Kenya and Uganda and offer a wide range of projects in these countries and many more. Placements could vary from working in the field of environmental conservation in Honduras to looking after children in an orphanage in Uganda. We can help you to find a project to suit your interests and to use the skills you have or wish to develop. On the long term programme, projects run for 6 months or a year and our team will give support to each volunteer pre-departure, whilst on placement and on return to the UK. On the short term programme, projects last from 3 weeks to 16 weeks. No previous experience is necessary; we are just looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to experience something new and exciting.
ICYE-UK is part of an international volunteering network and is a registered charity. A participation fee applies and we will support you in fundraising for this cost.
Language:
English
Cost in US$: Depends on project length
Cost Includes:
Excursions,
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
International travel,
Language instruction,
Living stipend,
Medical insurance,
Medical services,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Registration fees,
Written materials abroad
and Written materials pre-departure
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
AIDS,
childcare/children,
community development,
community health,
community organizing,
consciousness-raising,
conservation,
disability issues,
education,
English teaching,
family planning,
handicapped,
health care,
health education,
human rights,
orphans,
pastoral work,
playgrounds,
popular education,
primary education,
public education,
refugee relief,
relief,
sanitation,
sea turtle protection,
secondary education,
street kids,
teaching,
volunteering,
youth
and youth development
Age Range: 18-30
This Program is open to
European
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangements:
Apartment/Flat,
Group living,
Home-stays
and Independent living
Participants Travel to Brazil
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview Required
Post Services Include:
Exit DebriefingAbroad
Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Inter-cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE)'s Mission Statement: Inter Cultural Youth Exchange places UK residents overseas to live and work with local communities. Through exciting volunteer opportunities abroad, young adults can gain valuable work experience, develop confidence and learn a new language.
We are a unique user-led charity working in the field of personal, social and community development. ICYE-UK volunteers support local communities and can make a real difference to peoples' lives.
ICYE-UK is part of a worldwide federation of independent youth organisations established in 1949 with a head office in Berlin and national offices in over 30 different countries. The organisation has consultative status with UNESCO and works in partnership with the European Commission's 'Youth for Europe' Programme, the Council of Europe and Mobility International. In addition ICYE has been recognised as an 'International Peace Messenger' by the United Nations General Assembly.
Year Founded: 1949