Opportunities for long term volunteering for a year or more are generally for those who have professional skills and experience to offer.
Africa And Asia Venture
10 Market Place
Devizes
Wilts
SN10 1HT
Tel: 01380 729 009
e-mail: av@aventure.co.uk
web site: www.aventure.co.uk/
3-4 month teaching placements at primary or secondary schools (with a month’s travel afterwards) in Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe, India or Nepal.
African Conservation Experience
PO Box 206
Faversham
Kent
ME13 8WZ
Tel: 0870241 5816
e-mail: info@conservationafrica.net
web site: www.conservationafrica.net/
A family organisation set up by Rob Harriss a former businessman who lived South Africa for 35 years and has links with game reserves in South Africa. ACE places young volunteers who want to gain hands-on-experience working on conservation projects in game reserves and nature reserves. 1-3 months with a selection weekend in the UK first
Africa Networks
Africatrust Chambers
PO Box 551
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO5 1ZN
Tel: 01873 812 453
e-mail: wales@africatrust.gi
web site: www.africatrust.gi
Volunteer assignments amongst African communities: projects organised from January to June for 6 months or September to December for 3 months. Work with disadvantaged young people in Cape Coast and Elmina, Ghana; help with animal healthcare and young people in Bamako, Mali (A-level French required); also in Morocco. In-country induction courses covering language and culture.
AFS Intercultural Programmes
Leeming House
Vicar Lane
Leeds
LS2 7JF.
Tel: 0113 242 6136
Fax:0113 243 0631
e-mail: info-unitedkingdom@afs.org
Web site: www.afsuk.org/
Working on locally run community projects for 6 months in Latin America & South Africa for people aged 18-29. Volunteers fundraise £3,000.
IAEA/Agriventure
Speedwell Farm Bungalow
Nettle Bank
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
PE14 0SA
Tel: 01945 450999
Email: uk@agriventure.comWeb site: www.agriventure.com/ukcontact.asp Agriculture based placements for 18-30 year olds for 4-14 months in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Japan etc. Fees Vary
BUNAC
16 Bowling Green Lane
London EC1R 0QH
Tel: 020 7251 3472
Fax:020 7251 0215
e-mail: enquiries@bunac.org.uk
web site: www.bunac.org/uk/
Placements for recent graduates in America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Africa & Jamaica for 3 months to 1 year. Costs vary with placement.
Canary Nature/Alantic Whale Foundation
59 St Martin's Lane,
London WC2N 4JS
e-mail: edb@whalenation.org
web: www.whalefoundation.org.uk
Conservation projects in marine biology, environmental pollution and conservation work in Tenerife and other locations.
Changing Worlds
11, Doctors Lane
Chaldon
Surrey
CR3 5AE
Tel: 01883 340960
e-mail: welcome@changingworlds.co.uk
web site: www.changingworlds.co.uk/
Voluntary work in Canada, India, Nepal, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Argentina for committed individuals, including hotel and farm work and a chance to ski in the Canadian Rockies. In-country agent and 24 hour UK back-up.
Concern (England and Wales)
Units 13-14 Calico House
Clove Hitch Quay
Plantation Whard
London
SW11 3TN
Tel: 020 7738 1033
Fax:020 77381032
e-mail: londoninfo@concern.net
website: www.concern.net/
Concern is a non-denominational organisation that aims to relieve, assist and help the advancement of people in less developed countries. Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations and works in partnership with local organisations. Opportunities for: nurses, teachers, social and community workers, agriculturists, foresters, accountants, mechanics and various other skilled workers. Operate in 21 countries. Placements are normally for 2 years, although there are some opportunities for short-term emergency relief work. Volunteers must be 21+ and should normally have at least 2 years post qualification experience. Travel, food, accommodation, monthly allowances, medicals and insurance are provided for.
CORD (Christian Outreach-Relief & Development)
1 New Street
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1HP
Tel: 01926 315301
Fax: 01926 885786
e-mail: info@cord.org.uk
Welcomes qualified applicants (only committed Christians) for one year minimum placements overseas.
Council on International Educational Exchange (UK Contact)
IST Plus Ltd
Rosedale House
Rosedale Road
Richmond
Surrey
TW9 2SZ
Tel: 020 8939 9057
Fax: 020 8332 7858
e-mail: info@istplus.com
web site: www.istplus.com
Internships, gap-years, and work & study placements in N-America, Europe, Australia, China etc. Fees vary with each programme.
Frontier
50-52 Rivington Street
London
EC2A 3QP
Tel: 020 7613 2422
Fax: 020 7613 2992
e-mail: info@frontier.ac.uk
web site: www.frontier.ac.uk
Volunteers 17+, for 10-week/6 month conservation research in Madagascar, Tanzania, Cambodia, Nicaragua or Fiji and the Pacific Islands. Volunteers fundraise £ 2,500.
Gap Activity Projects (GAP) Limited
GAP House
44 Queens Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4BB
Tel: 01189 594914
Fax:01189 576634
email: volunteer@gap.org.uk
website: www.gap.org.uk
Aimed at school leavers wanting a year out before embarking on higher education, training or work. GAP has projects in over 30 countries. Types of work include teaching English, care work and conservation. Placements last 4 -12 months and give volunteers the chance to travel around, before or after their volunteer work. GAP projects cost the volunteer from £1200-£2200, though advice on fund-raising is given. Accommodation, food and pocket money are normally provided.
World Challenge Expeditions
Black Arrow House
2 Chandos Road
London
NW10 6NF
Tel: 020 8728 7200
Fax: 020 8961 1551
e-mail: welcome@world-challenge.co.uk
web site: www.world-challenge.co.uk
From conservation projects in Belize to teaching in India and care work in South Africa. Wide variety of placements lasting 3-6 months.
Greenforce
11-15 Betterton Street
London
WC2H 9BP
Tel: 020 7470 8888
e-mail: info@greenforce.org
web site: www.greenforce.org/
Volunteers needed throughout the world for a minimum of three months for conservation projects. No previous experience necessary.
Global Vision International
Amwell Farmhouse
Normansland
Wheathampstead
St Albans
Herts AL4 8EJ
0870 608 8898
web site: www.gvi.co.uk
Global Vision International is a for-profit organisation which matches UK and US volunteers to international charities and not-for-profit organisations worldwide. GVI sends 1000 volunteers away every year to countries such as South Africa, Mexico, Nepal and Thailand. They provide monthly volunteer workshops to give prospective volunteers a good idea of what they will be doing, as well as full training upon arrival at the host project.
ICA:UK
PO Box 171, Manchester, M15 5BE
Tel: 0845 450 0305
email: ica@ica-uk.org.uk
www.ica-uk.org.uk
(Volunteer service programme has been suspended for 2005)
One year placements with local development organisations worldwide - with no formal skills or experience requirements. First step: Volunteer Orientation Weekend to decide whether to volunteer. You can then continue to the second step: Volunteer Foundation Course: explore skills, knowledge and attitudes related to volunteering & development. Third step: placements overseas.
Inter-Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE-UK)
Latin America House, Kingsgate Place, London, NW6 4TA
tel: 0870 774 3486
fax: 020 7916 1246
e-mail: info@icye.co.uk
website: www.icye.co.uk
Voluntary placements in 25 countries worldwide for anyone aged 18-30. Placements include drug rehabilitation programmes, working with street children, human rights projects, and HIV programmes.
International Co-operation for Development/Catholic Institute for International Relations
Unit 3
Canonbury Yard
190a New North Road
London
N1 7BJ
Tel: 020 7354 0883
Fax: 020 7359 0117
e-mail: ciir@ciir.org
Qualified, experienced agriculturists, technical and health people with min 2 years experience for 2-year placements in Latin America, Caribbean, Africa and the Middle East.
International Service
Suite 3A
Hunter House
57 Goodramgate
York YO1 7FX
Tel: 01904 647799
Fax: 01904 65 23 53
e-mail: is@internationalservice.org.uk
web site: www.internationalservice.org.uk
Recruits qualified and experienced health and engineering professionals for 2-3 year placements in West Africa, Latin America and Middle East.
Islamic Relief World-wide
19 Rea Street South
Birmingham
B5 6LB
Tel: 0121 605 5555
Fax: 0121 622 5003
email: HQ@islamic-relief.org.uk
web site: www.islamic-relief.com
Professional volunteers (sensitive to working in a Muslim culture) to work on technical, health, community development and education projects.
Kibbutz Representatives
1A Accommodation Road
Golders Green Road
London NW11 8ED
Tel: 020 8458 9235
Fax: 020 8455 7930
email: enquiries@kibbutz.org.uk
web site: www.kibbutz.org.il/eng/welcome.htm
British representatives of these self-supporting communities based in Israel. Sends volunteers 18-32 for working holidays. Jobs can include agricultural labour, kitchen work and various manual duties. Volunteers are expected to work 6 days a week for 2-3 months with an option of extending the stay to 6 months. Board and accommodation is provided but travel and insurance are not paid. A modest pocket money allowance is provided. As well as going as an individual, groups of around 10 can be placed in a Kibbutz.
Médecins Sans Frontiéres
67-74 Saffron Hill
London
EC1N 8QX
Tel: 020 7404 6600
Fax: 020 7404 4466
email: office-ldn@london.msf.org
web site: www.msf.org/
Sends 2,000 volunteers to 70 countries every year. Provides medical help to war and disaster victims. Volunteer opportunities for qualified doctors, RGN Nurses, mid wives and other medical professionals. Also places qualified administrators, engineers and experienced accountants. Placements from 3 months to 1 year. Previous experiences of travel and work advantageous. Lengthy selection process.
Peace Brigades International
1b Waterlow Road
London N19 5NJ
United Kingdom
tel/fax: 020 7281 5370
email: pbiuk@gn.apc.org
web site: www.peacebrigades.org
PBI aims to protect the political space of organisations and communities who suffer repression as a result of their non-violent work in defence of Human Rights. To achieve this the PBI team works in the field accompanying threatened people and organisations, distributing information on the evolution of the conflict and carrying out lobby work with state, civilian and military authorities and the diplomatic corps. PBI operates within the framework of International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law.
Projects Abroad
1, Aldsworth Parade
Goring-by-Sea
West Sussex
BN12 4TX
Tel: +44 (0)1903 708300
Fax: +44 (0)1903 708309
E-mail: info@projects-abroad.co.uk
Web-site: www.projects-abroad.co.uk
Offer adventurous foreign travel with a chance to do a worthwhile job. Over 2,000 places are available each year to teach conversational English (no TEFL required) or gain practical experience in medicine, conservation, journalism, business and many other professions. Placements last from 1-12 months.
Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed in South America, Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia
Project Trust
The Hebridean Centre
Isle of Coll
Argyll
Scotland
PA78 6TE
Tel: 01879 230444
Fax: 01879 230357
email:info@projecttrust.org.uk
web site: www.projecttrust.org.uk/
Aimed at school leavers who are taking A Levels or Highers. Project Trust places volunteers to work overseas for a year. Types of work include social services, English teaching, outdoor activity and community development schemes. There are projects in over 25 non-European countries. Volunteers are given assistance from Project Trust to raise a proportion of their costs through fund-raising activities. Volunteers have to be 17 -19 and in full time education. Living expenses, food and accommodation provided
Raleigh
207 Waterloo Road, London, SE1 8XD
Tel: 020 7183 1270
Fax: 020 7504 8094
Email: info@raleigh.org.uk
Web site: www.raleighinternational.org
Raleigh is a well-established charity with over 24 years experience of providing adventurous and challenging expeditions that develop skills and confidence in young people. They provide opportunities for young people (17-24) and volunteer managers (aged 25+) to explore Borneo, Costa Rica & Nicaragua and India for 4 to 10 weeks throughout the year where you can volunteer on sustainable community and environmental projects, plus an adventure challenge. Get off the beaten track, explore new cultures and make a genuine difference.
Skillshare International
126 New Walk
Leicester
LE1 7JA
Tel: 0116 254 1862
Fax: 0116 254 2614
website: www.skillshare.org
email: info@skillshare.org
Places qualified and experienced personnel to work in Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique and Swaziland. Have a range of professional placements that include business advice, engineering and community development. Placements are normally for 12-24 months. Flight, accommodation, living allowance, health insurance and NI contributions are provided for. Professional qualifications and 2 years post qualification experience are necessary.
Students Partnership World-wide
2nd Floor, Faith House
No 7 Tufton Street
London SW1P 3QB
Tel: 020 7976 8070
Fax: 020 7233 0008
web site: www.spw.org
e-mail: info@spw.org
SPW is an international youth charity that recruits and trains 18-28 year old volunteers to work on 4-9 month health education and environment programmes in rural schools and communities in South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda, India and Nepal. Half the volunteers are recruited from the countries where SPW operates. Full in-country support is offered.
Sudan Volunteer Programme
34 Estelle Rd
London
NW3 2JY
Tel & Fax: 020 7485 8619
e-mail: davidsvp@blueyonder.co.uk
web site: www.geocities.com/svp-uk/
Recruits native English speakers as teachers (preferably with TEFL) for minimum 2-month placements in Sudan.
Teaching & Projects Abroad
Gerrard House
Rustington
West Sussex
BN16 1AW
Tel: +44 (0)1903 708300
Fax: +44 (0)1903 785779
E-mail: info@teaching-abroad.co.uk
Web-site: www.teaching-abroad.co.uk
Offer adventurous foreign travel with a chance to do a worthwhile job. Over 2000 places are available each year to teach conversational English (no TEFL required) or gain practical experience in medicine, conservation, journalism, business and many other professions. Placements last from 1-12 months.
Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed in South America, Africa, Eastern Europe and Asia.
Travellers Worldwide
7 Mulberry Close
Ferring
West Sussex
BN12 5HY
Tel: 01903 502 595
Fax 01903 500 364
e-mail: teach@travellersworldwide.com
web site: www.travellersworldwide.com
Teaching conversational English abroad in India, Russia, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Nepal, Kuwait and South Africa. No formal teaching qualifications required
United Nations Volunteers
Apply through VSO please mark Att:UNV
317 Putney Bridge Road
London SW15 2PN
Tel: 020 8780 7500
e-mail: enquiry@vso.org.uk
web site: www.unv.org/
UN Volunteers is the focal point for volunteerism in the UN system. It pursues distinctive contributions to effective development by advocating the role and benefits of volunteerism, promoting civic engagement in development programmes and mobilizing volunteers.
VentureCo Worldwide
The Ironyard
64-66 The Market Place
Warwick
CV34 4SD
Tel: 01926 651 071
e-mail: mail@ventureco-worldwide.com
web site: www.ventureco-worldwide.com/
15-week programmes which include 4-week voluntary projects and an 8-week expedition. Volunteers could; learn Spanish, work with orphan children or on and agri-conservation project on the pacific coast, and join an expedition from the headwaters of the Amazon to the heights of Machu Picchu.
Volunteer Action for Peace
E-mail action@vap-uk.org
Website: www.vap-uk.org Volunteer Action for Peace is the UK branch of the international peace movement Youth Action for Peace. VAP is recruiting unskilled volunteers for over 1,000 international volunteer projects in more than 70 countries worldwide. These are normally 2-3 week 'workcamps', international group projects. Some longer term projects under the EVS scheme (2-12 months). Volunteers must normally be 18 years old (min. 15) with no upper age limit. Occasional language and upper age requirements. Volunteers pay a membership and registration fee of £150 to £180 and their transport costs. Hosting fees for projects in developing countries (up to US$220 for food and accommodation). Work in social projects, arts and cultural projects, ecology, environment, children projects, construction, renovation and study projects.
VSO (Voluntary Services Overseas)
317 Putney Bridge Road
London
SW15 2PN
Tel: 020 8780 7500
website: www.vso.org.uk
VSO is an international development charity that works through volunteers who share their professionals skills and expertise with colleagues in 34 of the world's poorest countries. VSO recruits professionals with at least two years experience for positions in education, health and social development, business, management, IT, engineering and environmental management and resourcing. Most placements last two years, although some shorter placements exist. Volunteers receive return flights, basic accommodation, a local living allowance, NI contributions for the period of their placement and insurance. They also undergo training before departure and on arrival in the country where they will be working. For further information contact 020 8780 7500 or visit www.vso.org.uk
WORLDWIDE VOLUNTEERING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
7 North Street Workshops
Stoke sub Hamdon
Somerset TA14 6QR
Tel: 01935 825588
Fax: 01935 825775
email: wwv@wwv.org.uk
Web: www.wwv.org.uk
Has a FREE search and match database of volunteering opportunities listing over 1700 organisations with around 1.5 million placements for all ages, worldwide and in the UK.
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