European Voluntary Service (EVS)

  Bosnia

  Italy

• Rome: 
Roma (Rome)

  Lithuania

Vilnius

  Serbia

  Spain

• Madrid: 
Madrid

Duration of Program: 7-12 months
Dates: 16/11/2007 to 16/12/2008

Description: Want to get involved in international development and the fight against HIV/Aids? Or do you prefer to work with the elderly and offer them care and support? Want to experience a different culture? Able to devote your time and energy to working with disadvantages groups across Europe?

ICYE-UK is looking for motivated and open-minded candidates to fill a diverse range of fully funded volunteering opportunities with NGOs and community organisations throughout Europe, including Bosnia - Herzegovina, Italy Montenegro, Serbia and Spain.

Placements range from working in the HIV/Aids education and prevention sector, to working with young children or the elderly and many more besides.

Nine-month placements run from March '08 to December '08, and offer excellent opportunities for volunteers to gain experience in the International Development sector.

Applicants must be aged 18-30 and EU citizens. Enthusiasm and an interest in their chosen subject area is a must!

If you are interested in finding out more, email or call Jenny or Cat at the ICYE-UK office. We look forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications: Experience in the sector would be an advantage as would language skills, but enthusiasm and an interest in the subject is more important.

Cost in US$: Fully Funded

Salary / Pay: A local living allowance depends on the country

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: ICYE volunteers are typically motivated and open minded. Volunteers gain wider life experiences, personal development and great cultural awareness through the provision of supported voluntary placements.

Age Range: 18 and over

This Program is open to European Participants.

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

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