Winant and Clayton Volunteers

  England

• London: 
London

  United States

New York

Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: June - August

Description: Volunteers are placed mainly in East London with community workers on projects serving people of all ages and with a variety of needs: community settlement clubs for the elderly, immigrant groups, at-risk teenageers or chidren; drop in centers for people with psychiatric rehabilitation centers; day care programs for inter city children; and environmental groups.

Highlights: Volunteers will work full-time for seven weeks and then have the opportunity to travel for a two week period.

Qualifications: Must be 18 years and hold an American passport.

Cost in US$: 3,500

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Flexible, energetic and caring.

Age Range: 18 years and up

This Program is open to American Participants.

Participants Travel in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Winant and Clayton Volunteers, Inc.'s Mission Statement: Winant and Clayton Volunteers, Inc. is a not-forprofit organization registered in the State of New York. Winants are Americans of all ages who since 1948 have traveled together to the U.K, exporting their enthusiasm and energy to English grass roots community services. Since 1959, our British counterparts, the Claytons, have traveled to the U.S. to provide similar services and enjoy the cultural exchange experience in reverse.

Year Founded: 1948