Description

VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including short-term in Scotland each year. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Volunteer projects vary greatly since they arise wherever there is a need in a given community.

Most projects are limited to ages 18+ (plus over 250 annual Teen projects in Europe), occurring typically in the summer months. Voluntary service projects are usually of 2-3 weeks in duration, although there are projects available in the 'off-season.' A USD 350 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There may be a small additional fee for projects in developing countries. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer. Please visit the Volunteers For Peace Website for additional information!

Highlights

Large 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

A typical VFP volunteer is age 18-35 looking for an affordable program, they are usually a student and motivated to join other international volunteers at community service projects abroad.

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 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