Description

Volunteering Solutions provides International Volunteer, Volunteer & Travel, and Summer Volunteer Programs in 19 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin/Central America. We constantly work to provide affordable and meaningful volunteer abroad opportunities across all countries. Our programs include both short-term (two weeks) and long-term (up to six months) placements in every country, as well as the opportunity for volunteers to join whenever it is convenient for them. Volunteering Solutions offers low cost, affordable programs in orphanages, healthcare, HIV/AIDS, eco-tourism, teaching English, women empowerment, street children, medicine, journalism and many more.

Volunteer work abroad with Volunteering Solutions gives you a rewarding travel experience that feeds your soul by knowing the local cultures and different ways of life across the world while helping to volunteer with the local communities. This is the reason why more and more people are choosing to volunteer abroad every year, as it helps them to gain another perspective, particularly within the realm of the caring field. We have applications from people who have booked their Volunteer Programs for Summer 2012! Come join our meaningful international volunteer abroad programs and change the way you see the world!

Highlights

Programs starting at 200 USD!

2012 Start Dates out NOW!

Volunteering Solutions is a volunteer organization dedicated to promoting the most affordable and exciting volunteer programs abroad for the betterment of local communities in need. Its' unique and innovative ways of working make it a highly competitive and popular volunteer placement organization in the world, providing a truly satisfying and fulfilling experience for all.

Since 2006, Volunteering Solutions has provided great volunteering experience to over 4,500 volunteers from around the world. With a vast variety of volunteer programs starting at only 200 USD, you will always find a program that matches your needs. You can choose from the following programs - Volunteer Abroad, Summer Volunteer Abroad 2012, Group Volunteering Abroad, Teen Volunteer Programs or Country Combos. Each year we send hundreds of volunteers abroad to volunteer at schools, hospitals, newspapers, orphanages, HIV/AIDS clinics, women's groups, and other organizations who ask us for assistance. We aim to work closely with local communities, which in turn benefits all. The volunteers can experience and take part in life-changing volunteer abroad programs, the local staff and communities benefit from the volunteers as well as the financial assistance provided to them by means of supporting host families and local projects. Our volunteers get opportunities to have in-country travel and have the real feel of a new culture by having a homestay with local families.

Qualifications

VS receives most of its' volunteers from the US, Canada, Australia and Europe, from all walks of life, and range in age from high school to retirees. Most programs do not require special skills or experience, just an open mind and a desire to reach out to those in need in non-western countries. We also send many student groups abroad each year to help out on various projects.

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starting at 200.

Cost Includes:

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

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

16 and up

This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006