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Volunteer: Over 3000 Affordable International Voluntary Service Projects Worldwide

Organization: Volunteers For Peace, Inc.
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 03-0282748

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VFP offers over 3000 affordable short, medium and long-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries each year. These international projects are an opportunity to complete meaningful community service while living and interacting in an. . . Learn more

Locations:   Albania
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Greenland
Guatemala
Haiti
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kenya
Korea, South
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic
Malawi
Malaysia
Mexico
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Nepal
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Peru
Palestinian Territory, Occupied
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russian Federation
Sierra Leone
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tanzania, United Republic of
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 14 days to 1 year
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Arts
Children
Technology
Disaster Relief
Economic Development
Education
Environment
Health
Human Rights
Poverty
Conflict Resolution
Gender & Equality
Microfinance
Type of NGO:   UniversalGiving Partner

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Description

VFP offers over 3000 affordable short, medium and long-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries each year. These international projects are an opportunity to complete meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Work projects include: construction/renovation archeology; environmental projects, social services, education; arts projects or festivals. Most projects are limited to ages 18 and up, with over 250 programs for ages 15-17. www.vfp.org

For more information you may also view the VFP Promotional Video at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIk88Q5Pn5Q
 
Cost Details
The $300 registration fee covers full room and board for the duration of the volunteer project. Projects in developing countries will include an additional fee payable upon arrival. Volunteers arrange and pay for their own transportation to the project site. In addition there is a $30 Annual VFP Membership Fee that is required with registration.
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Groups
Professionals
 
Language Needed
English (basic)
A small number of projects require basic knowlege of the local language.
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
No specific skills needed - just a willingness to work hard to help local communities and promote international goodwill.
 
Detailed Location Information
Projects take place in local communities in over 100 countries worldwide. Full travel instructions are provided to volunteers upon registration. Contact Volunteers For Peace at www.vfp.org

About Volunteers For Peace, Inc.

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 a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict.By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers will help sow the seeds of a better future for us all. Learn More

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