Programmes

European Solidarity Corps

The European Solidarity Corps is an EU funded programme that provides support and funding for young people to spend some time doing voluntary work in their own country or abroad in projects that benefit communities and people. Once you are accepted onto a European Solidarity Corps project, all your expenses (rent, food, transport, insurance, visa procedures, language classes) are covered by the project, and you even get a bit of pocket money to enjoy your experience fully! Your travel costs are also covered although there may be a minimal contribution required. Volunteering teams are solidarity activities allowing teams of 10 to 40 European Solidarity Corps participants from at least two different countries to volunteer together for a period between two weeks and two months. Such solidarity activities could especially contribute to the inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities in the European Solidarity Corps.

More information and organisations active in this field

AUS - Alþjóðleg Ungmennaskipti

International Youth Exchange, AUS, is a non-governmental organization that sends and receives young people for volunteer work. The organization is run by young people for young people, with a non-profit ideal. Our ideal is to fight against prejudice through cultural exchange of young people and to give young people aged 18-30 the opportunity to experience new cultures in a safe but beneficial way. AUS is a member of the international organization ICYE, International Cultural Youth Exchange, but the organization also receives and sends volunteers through the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), which is part of the European Union's youth program.

United National Volunteers

Are you ready to become an international UN Volunteer? You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is an opportunity to create a positive impact and be a significant force for achieving peace and development. Make a difference to the lives of many! United Nations Volunteers (UNV) has many different areas in which you can volunteer, from emergency relief to ICT.

Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)

WWOOF stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms – is where a volunteer works on an organic farm in exchange for accommodation and food. Many hosts only require 4-6 hours work per day for 5 days, however this differs between hosts and depends on whether accommodation and food or just accommodation are offered. The sites listed may require a small fee for viewing all details of hosts.

Interesting links

Volunteering Abroad

Information about volunteering abroad (In Icelandic)