Description

Concordia is a charity committed to international volunteering as a means to promoting intercultural understanding and peace.

Our International Volunteer Programme offers volunteers aged 18+ the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on short-term projects in over 60 countries in Europe, North America, Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia. A selection of projects is available for teenagers aged 16 and 17. Types of international volunteer projects include conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, arts, childrens play-schemes and teaching.

Projects last for 2-4 weeks with the main season from June to September. Volunteers pay a registration fee of GBP 180 and fund their own travel and insurance.

Board and accommodation is free of charge for projects in Europe, North America, Japan and South Korea. For projects in Latin America, Asia, Middle East and Africa volunteer pay an extra on arrival fee of approx. GBP 150 that covers food and accommodation, as well as funding the programme in the country.

Highlights

France offers many projects available for teenagers aged 16 and 17.

Working in an excavation site and ruins of a 13th century castle in Auzat...helping with the organisation of a Celtic music festival...leading leisure activities for children on a summer camp...environmental work in the Vercors Natural Regional Park such as clearing and pruning vegetation and helping develop pathways around the park...these are just some of the volunteer opportunities available through Concordia in France.

Here some quotes from the volunteers :

"I had a fantastic experience with Concordia. It really helped me improve my French, meet some wonderful people and gain some work experience in an area (art) which Im really interested. Im really gald I chose this option for my university vocation residence. Highly recommended" (Hannah Gibson, art project in France)

"I enjoyed this project hugely. As well as allowing me to contribute to the local community, I was able to get to know young people from all over the world. This was for me a learning experience in many different ways. I will definitely be attending more workcamps in future" (Emily Winterbottom, renovation project in France)

Qualifications

Volunteers must be resident in the UK in order to apply. Generally no specific skills or experience necessary although real motivation and commitment to the project are a must.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

GBP 180

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Volunteers pay a registration fee of GBP 180 and fund their own travel and insurance.

Board and accommodation is free of charge for projects in Europe, North America, Japan and South Korea. For projects in Latin America, Asia, Middle East and Africa volunteer pay an extra on arrival fee of approx. GBP 150 that covers food and accommodation, as well as funding the programme in the country.

Salary/Pay

N/A

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Volunteering

Typical Volunteer

someone with a few weeks to spare who would like to do something worthwhile and fun while meeting other like-minded young people from around the world.

Age Range

16+

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Dormitory
• Apartment/Flat
• Guest House
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

5-7 working days

Concordia's Mission Statement

Concordia is a small not-for-profit charity whose aims are to bring people together from different countries to help break down cultural stereotypes and promote greater international understanding and peace.