You could be creating awareness among children on environmental issues within the local community; spreading health and hygiene awareness among tribal communities; providing rural communities with health and hygiene services, teaching children basic English and creative learning methods like art, music, games etc.
You can also help in "non-formal" schools; helping disabled children with day-to-day activities; restoring heritage sites in culturally-important; working on environmentally-friendly / fair-traid agricultural projects (e.g. on coffee plantations); working on sustainable-development / humanitarian projects; tree planting in rural forest regions; eco-tourism in national-parks.... THE LIST GOES ON !
Why Apply
International Volunteer Projects bring together individuals from around the world to participate in two to four week projects. Volunteers work as part of an international team to support community-based initiatives that would not be possible without their help.
You will get to experience different cultures, ideas and beliefs and also share your own...to work alongside local people in local communities, thus gaining a real insight into their country, cultures and traditions...to learn new skills and broaden your horizons...to meet new people and explore new places...to be part of a global movement working towards equality and peace between all people...to make a difference even when you only have a short amount of time to spare.
When to Go?
The main short term programme for the summer, with projects in over 60 countries world wide, is available on our website every year at the end on March. Opportunities are available in winter and spring as well. If you want more information don't hesitate to contact the office.
How to Apply
Contact us now to know more about what projects are available now. Places are filling up fast, so don't wait too long to book your project!
