Description

VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including annual projects in the US. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Work projects include: construction/renovation of low-income housing or community buildings, historic preservation, archeology; environmental projects such as trail building, environmental education, wildlife surveying, park maintenance, organic farming; social services working with children, the elderly, physically or mentally handicapped, refugees, minority groups, drug/alcohol recovery, AIDS education; as well as arts projects and festivals.

Projects in the U.S. are limited to age 18+ and are usually from June through September and are of 2-3 weeks in duration. There are also several year-round medium-term projects of 1-3 months. A USD 350 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer.

Highlights

Choice of programs and locations. Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

Travel Types

• Archaeology
• Camping
• Environmental Studies
• Homestay
• Native Culture Studies

Qualifications

None.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 350

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

Room and board for duration of the program.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers are seeking an affordable intercultural experience while volunteering at a local community service project with international volunteers.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 6-12

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-5 Business Days

Volunteers For Peace's Mission Statement

Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.

Year Founded

1982