I want to Do voluntary work
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We found 7 results to match your search.
- Who? Earthwatch Institute
- What? Organises volunteer projects in the areas of wildlife conservation and environmental research looking at global climate change, habitat loss, threatened species, and biodiversity.
- Where? Worldwide
- Requirements No qualifications or experience required. 18 years old or over, no upper age limit.
- More info on Earthwatch Institute
- Go to the Earthwatch Institute website
- Who? IVS GB (International Voluntary Service)
- What? IVS works to promote peace through volunteering and to support the sustainable development of local and global communities. IVS offers some 800 short-term projects, and some long-term opportunities.
- Where? In 45 countries around the world, including the UK.
- Requirements Ages 18-70.
- Go to the IVS GB (International Voluntary Service) website
- Who? Vivisto
- What? Lifetime experiences for those in need of a career break, sabbatical or gap year. Experiences range from conservation work in Africa to adrenalin sports in New Zealand, plus career guidance, CV writing and a job search to help revitalise your career.
- Where? Worldwide
- Requirements Minimum age 17
- More info on Vivisto
- Go to the Vivisto website
- Who? Volunteer Action for Peace
- What? Affordable placements for people of all ages willing to do voluntary work with local communities. From local development to conservation work, from art festivals to children's play schemes, all projects are organised locally in very close contact with the local populations.
- Where? More than 80 countries worldwide.
- Requirements Minimum age for most placements is 18, although there are a few projects for 15-17 year olds.
- More info on Volunteer Action for Peace
- Go to the Volunteer Action for Peace website
- Who? Camphill Communities UK
- What? Be a long-term or short-term volunteer in a community with children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities.
- Where? UK and Northern Ireland
- Requirements Minimum age 18, no upper age limit; interest in socially creative lifestyle; energy and enthusiasm; empathy with vulnerable people; readiness to shoulder responsibility and grow and train in social care and support work.
- More info on Camphill Communities UK
- Go to the Camphill Communities UK website
- Who? Blue Ventures
- What? An award-winning, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to coral reef conservation and sustainable development in Madagascar. Through marine expeditions, volunteers work with the field research team, in partnership with local communities.
- Where? Madagascar and the UK
- Requirements All backgrounds from 18+
- Go to the Blue Ventures website
- Who? Explore Worldwide
- What? Small group adventure holidays, with minimal impact on the local community and surrounding area. Discover the beautiful Amalfi coast; journey into Bhutan or trek through African rainforest to see the Gorillas of Uganda. New volunteer projects available. Tours range from 4 to 29 days in length.
- Where? Worldwide
- Requirements Some Explore tours will require varying levels of fitness.
- More info on Explore Worldwide
- Go to the Explore Worldwide website
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