“Being a part of ICS has opened so many doors for me. I have recently passed my PGCE in primary education at Bangor University and I only got to enrol on the course as I had gained experience while on the programme” Peter, VSO ICS Volunteer
VSO ICS is part of the UK government’s ‘International Citizen Service’ programme for 18-25 year olds from any background. You don’t need any particular skills or qualifications, but we do take into account why you want to take part in the programme and your enthusiasm.
It’s an opportunity to experience another culture, challenge yourself and develop transferrable skills to bring back with you. The three months volunteering could be part of post school or college skills development or taking time out.
There are many reasons why you should consider volunteering with VSO ICS. The programme has been designed to help you gain an understanding of the challenges faced in different countries as well as enabling you to have a real impact on those challenges. We only work with organisations and projects who have specifically requested our help so you know you are making a real contribution to fighting poverty.
You will encounter and help tackle some of the biggest issues of our world today. Like how young people can fulfil their potential, widening opportunities for people who lack formal education and how to prevent more people from being affected by HIV and AIDS.
At the end of the programme you will bring all this knowledge back to the UK with you, as well as important skills such as team-working, communication, negotiation and decision making. The experience gained could help you choose a career path or find a job as well as having made some great friends.
Sounds good? Well you can do it.
You don’t need special skills, money or qualifications - just the passion and motivation to make a difference.
So don’t wait around... discover how you can help change the world on our website.
