Volunteer Centre East Lothian

Volunteering Overseas

British Executive Services Overseas

The British Executive Services Overseas sends senior, experienced volunteers to developing countries and Eastern Europe:

British Executive Services Overseas
164 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, SW1V 2RB
Tel: +44 (0) 171 630 0644

 

Challenges Worldwide

Challenges Worldwide is a leading international development charity that recruits, trains and manages expert volunteers to carry out short assignments for social enterprise in developing countries. Our core purpose is to provide organisations, from the smallest social enterprise to national judiciary, with the support they need to achieve their objectives and contribute to the development of their local economies. Challenges Worldwide achieves this through the contribution of people with professional skills and experience who share these with our overseas partners.
 
Our programmes generally last between 3-6 months and cover a multitude of different areas of work: capacity building, research, management training, financial planning, strategy writing and many more. Challenges Worldwide also brokers programmes for public sector partnerships, delivering programmes within the justice sector and assisting small and medium enterprise in developing countries. We use the expertise of experienced professionals to focus on building indigenous capacity within these various sectors, while at the same time delivering practical guidance. For more information check out some of our volunteer’s blogs: http://challengesworldwide.wordpress.com/
 
Locations: South America, Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
 
Skills Required:  Relevant university qualification or relevant professional experience.
 
Challenges Worldwide, 54 Manor Place, Edinburgh, EH3 7EH
Tel: +44 (0) 131 225 9549, 0845 2000 324.
 
  

College for International Co-operation and Development(CICD)

CICD and Humana People to People Movement are looking for volunteers. You can join to the fight against AIDS and poverty by joining the development Instructor programme. A life changing experience for you and the people in Africa you work with. You need to be over 18, hardworking, motivated and flexible.  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or www.cicd-volunteerinafrica.org

Concern Worldwide

Concern Worldwide focuses on emergencies and long term development projects in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. Opportunities for volunteers in Engineering, Health Care, Natural Resources, Community Development.

Concern Worldwide
Overseas Applications
Level 2
80 Buchanan Street
Glasgow, G1 3HA
Tel: +44 (0) 141 221 3610

 

Concordia

Concordia is a small not-for-profit charity committed to international youth exchange. Our International Volunteer Programme offers 16-30 year olds the opportunity to join international teams of volunteers working on community based projects in over 40 countries world-wide.Projects are diverse ranging from nature conservation, restoration, archaeology, construction, art and culture to projects that are socially based including work with adults or children with special needs, children’s playschemes and teaching. Projects last for 2-4 weeks.Generally the work doesn’t require specific skills or experience, though real motivation and commitment to the project are a must.Volunteers pay a registration fee of £85 - £115 depending on the country (£60 for projects in the UK) and fund their own travel. Board and accommodation is free of charge. Concordia also recruits volunteers (20+) to act as Group Co-ordinators on UK based projects, for which training is provided and all expenses are paid.

Concordia, Heversham House, 20-22 Boundary Road, Hove, BN3 4ET,
Tel +44 (0) 1273 422218 Fax:01273 421182
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Web: www.concordia-iye.org.uk

 

Edinburgh Global Partnerships

We send groups of dedicated, creative volunteers to work alongside people in Asia, Africa and Latin America, providing focussed support to small-scale community projects. These range from working with Street Children in Mexico City; sex education and life skills training in Uganda to construction of a malnutrition ward in Tanzania.They take place during the summer months but are preceded by training and fundraising in Edinburgh. For further information or an application form contact us.

Edinburgh Global Partnerships
60 The Pleasance, Edinburgh, EH8 9TJ
Tel: +44 (0) 131 5569497
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Engineers Without Borders

Provides opportunities for undergraduate and professional engineers to work overseas as volunteers on three month placements. EWB is also based at universities around the UK where branches organise talks and events and encourage development related research in their universities.  
www.ewb-uk.org


European Voluntary Service

If you're under 30 and live in the UK EVS can offer you a range of volunteering options in Europe or European Partner Countries lasting between six months and one year.A wide variety of placements can be found in the social, cultural, environmental, and sports sector. Shorter placements of three weeks to six months are available to young people with fewer opportunities or special needs. EVS provides the funding to cover the volunteer's costs.

European Voluntary Service, Community Link,
5/1 Bristo Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9AL
Tel: +44 (0) 131 6509570Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: www.connectyouthinternational.com/


 

Frontier

Frontier projects entail rigorous, “hands-on” fieldwork, benefiting endangered tropical wildlife and their ecosystems and directly assisting developing countries rich in biodiversity but poor in the capacity to manage natural resources.Frontier projects advance field research and implement projects that will help conserve biodiversity and help develop sustainable livelihoods.

Frontier
50-52 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3QP
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7613 2422
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7613 2992Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Web: www.frontier.ac.uk

 

GAP Activity Projects

Offers 1500 placements each year to 18 and 19-year-olds to work abroad. Voluntary placements include teaching English, conservation, medical and caring work for between 4 and 12 months.Projects are in 34 countries, including south America, eastern Europe, south east Asia and southern Africa.

GAP Activity Projects
44 Queen's Road, Reading, RG1 4BB
Tel: +44 (0) 118 959 4914
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Web: www.gap.org.uk

 

Habitat for Humanity

Global Village is Habitat for Humanity's international volunteering programme. As a volunteer you will have the opportunity to travel overseas to work hand-in-hand with people around the world to help them build simple, decent homes.

Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 28102
Edinburgh
EH16 5GU
Tel: +44 (0)131 667 9294
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Web: www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk

 

i-to-i

i-to-i is a leading volunteer travel & TEFL training organisation. i-to-i develop people and share cultures with quality training and worthwhile volunteer projects. The i-to-i network is global: volunteers teach English, work in conservation, community development, the media, medicine or business in 19 countries, across Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Tel: +44 (0)870 333 2332
Web: www.i-to-i.com
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International Voluntary Service

IVS offers a range of options for volunteering both in the UK and overseas. Short term projects (2-6 weeks) take place in around 50 countries worldwide. The North South Programme is for more experienced volunteers and offers short and longer term opportunities in Africa, Asia and South America. If you are seeking a longer term commitment (6-12months) overseas, and you are aged between 18 and 25, then the EU sponsored programme European Voluntary Service might be for you.

International Voluntary Service
7 Upper Bow, Edinburgh, EH1 2JN
Tel: +44 (0) 131 226 6722
Web: www.ivs-gb.org.uk
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Intervol

Whether you're looking for a career break or a new job, finishing school or university, wanting to develop your skills or to develop the world, challenging yourself or just making the most of a trip overseas - InterVol gives you the inspiration, information and impartial advice you need to discover your perfect volunteering opportunity overseas.
Tel: 0845 601 4008
Web: www.intervol.org.uk

 

Project Trust

A range of projects for people aged 17 - 19 years.Project Trust
Breacachadh Castle
Isle of Coll
Argyll
PA78 6TBTel: +44 (0) 1879 230 444

 

Quaker International Social Projects

Groups of people from different cultures, nationalities, abilities and backgrounds live and work together on projects which fulfill a community need.Quaker International Social Projects
Friends House
173 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BJTel: +44 (0) 171 663 1043
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Web: www.quaker.org.uk

 

UNA Exchange (United Nations Association)

Specialises in short term International Volunteer Projects as a means to achieve the wider ideals of peace through international understanding and community development. Wide range of projects for all abilities.UNA Exchange
Temple of Peace, Cathays Park, Cardiff CG10 3AP
Tel: +44 (0) 29 2022 3088
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Web: www.unaexchange.org

 

United Nations Volunteers

The United Nations Volunteers programme (UNV) is the UN programme that supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers. Every year some 5,000 UN Volunteers from more than 150 different nationalities actively support the programmes of the United Nations itself and almost all UN funds, programmes and specialized agencies.United Nations Volunteers
Postfach 260, 111 D-53153 BONN, Germany
Tel: (49 228) 815 2000
Fax: (49 228) 815 2001Web: www.unv.org

 

Starfish Volunteers

Starfish volunteer travel programmes are available at several locations throughout Thailand including Phuket, Surin, Maehongson, and Rayong.  Starfish is a growing "non profit" volunteer and gap year organisation providing volunteer projects in the areas of health, childcare, wildlife conservation community development and teaching. 
www.starfishvolunteers.com

 

VESL

VESL is a charity that provides unique, exciting and worthwhile volunteering opportunities in Sri Lankan and Indian communities for people of all ages. We have programmes to suit volunteers whatever their skills and experience.
VESL
19 Bryson Road, Polworth, Edinburgh, EH11 1ED
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Tel: 0845 0943727
www.vesl.org

 

VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas)

Places skilled volunteers with projects worldwide; as well as running a youth a project placing 18-25 year olds.
VSO
9 Minto Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1RG
+44 (0) 131 6673073
www.vso.org.uk

 

World Exchange

Arranges 6-12 month voluntary work placements and 4 week work camps in the developing world. Volunteers live and work in the local community, using their skills in health, education or community development.
World Exchange
St Colm's International House, 23 Inverleith Terrace, Edinburgh, EH3 5NS
Tel: +44 (0) 131 315 4444
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Xchange Scotland

Xchange Scotland is a youth-led charity that has been set up to provide affordable international volunteer opportunities.  We are part of established worldwide networks which offer over 1300 projects every year, ranging from 2-4 weeks.  For only £200 plus travel, you could be helping organise an intercultural festival in Morocco, or even planting trees in Japan.  We are sure there’s a project out there for you!

For the more adventurous, we also offer long term volunteer opportunities.  Working in a European charity for 1-12 months and receiving full funding, this is an amazing chance to learn new skills and experience new cultures!  You have to be aged 18-30 to participate in this programme.

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Youth in Action

Youth in Action is a new European Union volunteer programme, replacing the Youth Programme (2000-2006). It provides opportunities for 13 to 30 year olds across Europe . The Programme is open to all young people independently of their level of education or social and cultural background.
Connect Youth
Education and Training Group
The British Council
10 Springwell Gardens
London SW1A 2BN
Tel: +44 20 73 89 40 30E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.connectyouthinternational.com