Long Term International Placements

  Bolivia

  Colombia

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose

  Honduras

  India

Bangalore

  Uganda

Kampala

Durations of Program: 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: August/January starting dates

Description: Are you interested in exploring a new culture whilst contributing to the development of some of the world's poorest communities?

ICYE-UK is currently looking for motivated and open-minded individuals to take part in voluntary projects worldwide. We are particularly keen to recruit for projects in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Honduras, India, Kenya and Uganda and offer a wide range of projects in these countries and many more. Placements could vary from working in the field of environmental consevation in Honduras to looking after children in an orphanage in Uganda.   We can help you to find a project to suit your interests and to use the skills you have or wish to develop. On the long term programme, projects run for 6 months or a year and our team will give support to each volunteer pre-departure, whilst on placement and on return to the UK. On the short term programme, projects last from 3 weeks to 16 weeks. 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$: Depends on project length

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 Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• 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