Topic: voluntary service
Definition:



  • Related tag cloud:

  • icye
  • volunteering
  • gap year
  • semesteryear abroad
  • international cultural youth exchange
  • exchange
  • attending school
  • international christian youth exchange
  • youth action
  • youth
  • youth exchange
  • voluntary work
  • young people
  • foreign
  • cultural
  • families
  • organisation
  • year out
  • volunteer
  • non-profit
  • culture
  • Resources:

    VSO
    (Voluntary Service Overseas). An international development charity which works through volunteers. Enables people aged 17-70 to share their skills and experience with local communities in the developing world.
    http://www.vso.org.uk/

    Association of Voluntary Service Organisations
    European platform of organisations offering opportunities for full-time and longer-term (3 to 18 months) voluntary service abroad. Includes the Directory on International Voluntary Service.
    http://www.avso.org/

    North Warwickshire Council for Voluntary Service
    Offers practical support tot he voluntary sector in North Warwickshire through training, library services and representation. Find news, events, courses and publications.
    http://www.nacvs.org.uk

    Service Civil International
    Worldwide volunteer placement for generalists in short term 2 week workcamps and long term 3-12 month social service or non profit community grassroots projects. SCI is based in Seattle, Washington.
    http://www.sci-ivs.org/

    Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations
    Represents national organisations running international voluntary service projects, to promote community development, intercultural understanding and peace. Includes information on member associations, with links.
    http://www.alliance-network.org/