Affordable Voluntary Service Project in Greenland

  Greenland

Aasiaat,  Ilulissat,  Kangaatsiaq

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates or visit the VFP website and search the project directory

Description: VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including a small number in Greenland each summer. 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 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 $300 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There is typically a small fee paid on arrival. 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$: $300-$500

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

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: 18-30, flexible and motivated for the project.

Age Range: 18+

Participants Travel to Greenland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8-12

Scholarships are Available. Please visit the VFP Webpage for Additional Information.

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post 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