Volunteer Overseas in Great Britain

The popular view of Great Britain is one of fish and chips, red telephone boxes, the Queen, and the ever-changing weather. However, the variety and contrast in the nation's countryside and people is enormous and often a source of surprise to many visitors venturing beyond the cities for the first time. It is a country of patchwork landscapes: from the rugged coastlines and golden beaches of Devon and Cornwall, to the craggy mountains of the Peak District, to centuries-old villages of heart-warming charm.

By doing a volunteer project with Xu Bo's partner - Volunteers for International Partnership (VIP,) you will learn much about the people, the culture and the language and really get to understand what Great Britain is all about. Projects are available in the areas of environmental education and in assisting those with disabilities.

Accommodation: Volunteers will either live at the project or in a shared volunteer house close to the project.
Duration: 4 to 8 weeks
Projects: Environmental education and conservation, assisting those with disabilities

Arrival and Orientation

You will be met at the airport and transferred to the placement. Orientation will take place at the project, covering issues such as health and safety, British culture and society, and voluntary work. This will be followed by an orientation for the specific project, which will include information about the background and ethos of the project, along with more information about the tasks and working methods.

Workplace Conditions

Workplace conditions vary depending on the project. Volunteers work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Generally there will be other volunteers and staff working with you, and there will be a designated mentor at the project.

To Apply or Learn More

To learn more about volunteering in Great Britain, please fill out the form below by filling in the provided fields, and then pressing the Send button. Please be sure to provide your correct email address - you will receive automatic confirmation email shortly and we will respond to your request as soon as possible.

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