Volunteering -  General Humanitarian Work

This placement would suit:

someone who wants to be involved in humanitarian projects that are helping to improve the quality of life and cultural integration of a population that is still trying to heel the wounds caused by civil war.

Cost details:

Flights included

Duration details:

10 weeks - 6 months available

This placement would suit:

This project is perfect for you if you don't want a formal classroom environment, but you'd like to lend a hand, help out and make a difference at one of the social centres we work with. Also, if you want first-hand experience of real South American culture and if you have initiative. You can also learn Spanish while you're there. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm!>

Cost details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £75 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

• People who want a worthwhile volunteering experience overseas with an established not-for-profit company.
• People who want to improve their Spanish by becoming fully immersed in Peruvian culture.
• People who want to make a contribution to less-advantaged communities by volunteering in teaching, healthcare or community development projects.

This placement would suit:

• People who want a worthwhile volunteering experience overseas with an established not-for-profit company.
• People who want to become fully immersed in African culture and have the reassurance of personal support both before and during their trip.
• People who are interested in working with under-privileged children, whether it be in an orphanage, a school or a community development project.

This placement would suit:

• Minimum Age: 18 years old.
• Volunteers from all backgrounds are needed. Having a background in health care is not mandatory.
• If you are a medical or a nursing professional, you will need to be registered with the South African government regulatory bodies in order to perform invasive procedures.
• Due to the type of tasks and the volunteering nature, medical insurance is mandatory. As in any health care facility there is a risk of the transmission of infectious diseases, even when standard hospital infection control measures are implemented. Immunisation against Hepatitis B before arriving is strongly recommended.
• Good spoken English
• You should be mature, confident, demonstrate initiative, be open minded and tolerant
• International Volunteers are welcome.

This placement would suit:

people interested in development in action, social understanding and global issues, through teaching, practical projects and interaction with street children and their communities

Cost details:

£400 per extra month

Duration details:

This expedition can be extended to include teaching in slum or rural schools