East Africa Volunteer Placements

  Kenya

• Nairobi: 
Nairobi

  Mozambique

Maputo

  Uganda

Kampala

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: January and August every year

Description: Are you interested in exploring a new culture whilst contributing to the development of some of the world's poorest communities? Do you want to gain valuable skills in the International Development Sector?

ICYE-UK is currently looking for motivated and open-minded individuals to take part in voluntary and cultural exposure projects in Kenya, Mozambique, Uganda, Nigeria and Ghana. We can help you to find a project to suit your interests and to use the skills you have or wish to develop.

The projects we offer are diverse and could range from coaching a community football team in Uganda to helping AIDS orphans in Kenya. Our programmes are flexible to fit the amount of time you can give; projects vary in length from 3 weeks to 12 months. No previous experience is necessary; we are just looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to experience something new and exciting.

ICYE-UK is part of an international volunteering network and is a registered charity. A participation fee applies and we will support you in fundraising for this cost.

Cost in US$: GBP 3,795 for 6 months and GBP 4,495 for 12 months.

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18-30

This Program is open to European Participants.

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Inter-cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE)'s Mission Statement: Inter Cultural Youth Exchange places UK residents overseas to live and work with local communities. Through exciting volunteer opportunities abroad, young adults can gain valuable work experience, develop confidence and learn a new language. We are a unique user-led charity working in the field of personal, social and community development. ICYE-UK volunteers support local communities and can make a real difference to peoples' lives. ICYE-UK is part of a worldwide federation of independent youth organisations established in 1949 with a head office in Berlin and national offices in over 30 different countries. The organisation has consultative status with UNESCO and works in partnership with the European Commission's 'Youth for Europe' Programme, the Council of Europe and Mobility International. In addition ICYE has been recognised as an 'International Peace Messenger' by the United Nations General Assembly.

Year Founded: 1949