Description

VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including a few in Moldova 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 and up, occurring typically in the summer months. Voluntary service projects are usually from May through September and are of 2 to 3 weeks in duration, although there are projects available in the 'off-season.' A USD 300 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 OR to search the Open Projects Directory.

Highlights

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

Travel Types

• 4th World Studies
• Archaeology
• BackPacking Abroad
• Camping
• Ecology
• Homestay
• Student Tours

Qualifications

None.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 330 plus airfare

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• Registration fees

Salary/Pay

Make friends from many countries at every site. Help local communities and promote international goodwill.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Typical volunteers are seeking an affordable intercultural program and are motivated to work on community service projects in a group of international volunteers. The average age is 18-35.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 8-12

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

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