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International Voluntary Service. www.ivsgb.org. Why Volunteer?. See more of the world! Experience different cultures and ways of life Give something to the local community Help you decide what to do as a career Learn a new language & new skills Get volunteering awards e.g. ASDAN - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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International Voluntary Service
www.ivsgb.org
Why Volunteer?• See more of the world!• Experience different cultures and ways of life• Give something to the local community• Help you decide what to do as a career• Learn a new language & new skills• Get volunteering awards e.g. ASDAN• Looks great on your CV for employers and
university applications
• Peace and social justice organisation• 80 years of experience• Part of a global network – Service Civil International• Brings people together from across the world to
volunteer, to learn, to build understanding, to increase our tolerance and promote peace
Why IVS?
• Volunteer with internationals• Learn about different cultures and nationalities• Working alongside volunteer peers to help and
develop community projects
What happens on an IVS project?
Cost (travel not included)
•UK camps cost £55•International camps cost £150
What type of things can I do?• Go on a Short Term project (2 – 3 weeks)• Go on a Long Term project (2 – 12 months)
Agriculture ArtArchaeology Construction
Cultural Heritage EnvironmentDisaster Relief Festival
Language Study Restoration/renovationMedical Sport
Study/research
Working with the disabled
Teaching Working with children
Working with animals
Where can I go?
Botswana CroatiaBulgaria Czech Republic
Ecuador FranceFinland Ghana
IcelandHong Kong India Indonesia
MoroccoKenya MalaysiaSouth Korea
Albania AustraliaArgentina Belgium
Nepal Thailand
Over 60 countries including…
USA
Work differently…
Argentina 2008
Serbia 2009
Travel differently… Bangladesh 2008
Russia 2009
Shop differently….
Azerbaijan 2003
Bangladesh 2007
Sleep differently…
Argentina 2008
Gowanbank 2008
Wash differently…
Vietnam 2007
Bangladesh 2007
Eat differently…Blairdrummond 2007
Monkton Wyld Court 09
Burton Street 2004
Meet new people….
Eigg 2011
Nigeria 2009
Learn new skills…
Eigg 2007
Fair Isle 2007
See new sights and a different
way of life…
Russia 2009 Badaguish 2003
Haiti 2010
How does it work?
• Camp Leader and Camp Co-ordinator• 12 – 15 other volunteers• Volunteers aged between 16-99!• Volunteers from all around the world
How do I start?
• Go to our website www.ivsgb.org • Pick a camp that you like!• Register with IVS
Have a great time!
International Voluntary Service
www.ivsgb.org
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