Volunteers For Peace, Inc.
1034 Tiffany RD
Belmont, VT 05730-0202
United States
Phone: (802) 259-2759
Fax: (802) 259-2922
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Volunteers For Peace, Inc. programs in other countries:
- Multi-Country,
Albania,
Algeria,
Argentina,
Armenia,
Australia,
Austria,
Azerbaijan,
Bangladesh,
Belarus,
Belgium,
Belize,
Bolivia,
Bosnia,
Botswana,
Brazil,
Bulgaria,
Burkina Faso,
Cambodia,
Canada,
Chile,
China,
Colombia,
Congo-Democratic Republic of,
Costa Rica,
Croatia,
Cyprus,
Czech Republic,
Denmark,
Dominica,
Ecuador,
Egypt,
El Salvador,
England,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Georgia,
Germany,
Ghana,
Greece,
Greenland,
Guatemala,
Haiti,
Honduras,
Hungary,
Iceland,
India,
Indonesia,
Ireland,
Israel,
Italy,
Ivory Coast,
Jamaica,
Japan,
Jordan,
Kazakhstan,
Kenya,
Latvia,
Lesotho,
Lithuania,
Macedonia,
Madagascar,
Malawi,
Malaysia,
Mexico,
Moldova,
Mongolia,
Montenegro,
Morocco,
Mozambique,
Namibia,
Nepal,
Netherlands,
Nicaragua,
Nigeria,
Northern Ireland,
Norway,
Palestine,
Panama,
Peru,
Philippines,
Poland,
Portugal,
Romania,
Russia,
Scotland,
Senegal,
Serbia,
Sierra Leone,
Slovakia,
Slovenia,
South Africa,
South Korea,
Spain,
Sri Lanka,
Sweden,
Switzerland,
Tajikistan,
Tanzania,
Thailand,
Togo,
Tunisia,
Turkey,
Uganda,
Ukraine,
United States,
Vietnam,
Wales,
Zambia,
Zimbabwe
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Affordable International Service Projects in Benin
Benin
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Inquire about Specific Dates or search the Projects Directory on the VFP Website
Description:
VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including small number in Benin.. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Volunteer projects vary greatly since they arise wherever there is a need in a given community. The Minimum Age for projects in Africa is 20. Voluntary service projects are usually from May through September and are of 2 to 3 weeks in duration, although there are projects available in the 'off-season.' A USD 300 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There may be a small additional fee for projects in developing countries, including Benin. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer. Please visit the Volunteers For Peace Website for additional information OR to search the Open Projects Directory.
Highlights:
Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.
Qualifications:
Motivation for the specific project
Cost in US$: USD 300-USD 500
Cost Include Description:
Food and Housing are provided for during the project. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- adult education
- agriculture
- AIDS
- anthropology
- archaeology
- arts
- conflict resolution
- culture
- economic development
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- fixing fences
- gardening
- gender issues
- grassroots organization
- health
- health care
- health education
- literacy
- organizational development
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- orphans
- peace
- planting
- population issues
- refugee relief
- tree planting
- volunteer management
- volunteering
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Typical Volunteer: 18-30 years old, motivated, open-minded, energetic, friendly, and flexible.
Age Range: 18-25
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Benin
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 8-12
Scholarships are Available. Please visit the VFP Webpage for Additional Information
Application Process Involves:
Post-Program Services Include:
Volunteers For Peace, Inc.'s Mission Statement: Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.
Year Founded: 1982
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