Volunteers for Peace in Northern Ireland. Environmental, Peace and Childrens Projects

  Northern Ireland

Belfast,  Coleraine,  Derry

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: inquire for dates

Description: VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including a few workcamps and medium-term projects in the Northern Ireland each year. 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.

Most projects are limited to ages 18 and up and there are over 250 programs just for ages 15-17, occurring typically in the summer months. 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. 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: Large choice of programs and locations. Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

Qualifications: None

Cost in US$: USD 330 - USD 530

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Make friends from many countries at every site. Help local communities and promote international goodwill.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical VFP volunteer is age 18-35 looking for an affordable program, they are usually a student and motivated to join other international volunteers at community service projects abroad.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Northern Ireland Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 12

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

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