
Company : EIL UK
Activities : Animals / Care Work / Charity / Community Projects / Conservation / Humanitarian / Medical, Health, Medicine / Orphanage / Childcare / Gap year / Career break
Countries : Albania / Argentina / Brazil / Chile / China / Ecuador / Ghana / Guatemala / India / Ireland / Mexico / Morocco / Nepal / New Zealand / Nigeria / Peru / South Africa / Turkey / United States
If you're over 18 years old and you are exploring international volunteer service, considering a gap year abroad or looking for a break from your job, reach out to others as an EIL Volunteer.
Your community service project could be working with rural development, volunteering in a health clinic, working with children, teaching English, an environmental project - the volunteer opportunities are endless!
Most programmes include language training, where appropriate, and homestays with families - the best way to meet people and learn about local culture. EIL's partner will place you with a community service project where your work will make a lasting contribution. They can have different durations according to their country of destination.
Your training, dedication and experience can make a big difference in the world. An exciting life-enhancing opportunity awaits you with the Volunteers for International Partnership (VIP) programme.
18 years +
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