International Voluntary Service
Volunteering for Peace and Social Justice
ASDAN Centre IVS projects are eligible for ASDAN awards
Welcome to IVS GB
The International Voluntary Service aims to promote peace, justice and understanding between people and nations through voluntary work.
We are the British branch of Service Civil International, a world wide network of like-minded, not for profit voluntary organisations promoting peace and justice through voluntary work.
How to Volunteer
Four easy steps to volunteering for Short Term Projects:
- Read about the Volunteering Opportunities and the FAQs
- Search for projects
- Fill out an application form.
- Pay the Registration Fee
Please note the special requirements of the Projects in Africa, Asia (excluding Japan), Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa.
Thursday, 23 September 2010
If it were again the same rainy day when my friend Elena called me to ask if I wanted to participate in the youth exchange project in Greystones, I... Read More...
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Four and a half years had elapsed since my last visit to Kalmunai Sri Lanka, this time under much less stressful circumstances than the aftermath of... Read More...
Tuesday, 16 February 2010
Our most recent - and best ever - project took place in November 2008 and was with the Akha Hill Tribe Volunteer program in North Thailand. The other... Read More...
Thursday, 28 April 2011
This Easter 12 volunteers from as far a field as Slovenia, Italy and South Korea joined islanders in realising their dream of a sustainability... Read More...
Happy Camper Tuesday, 10 February 2009
I remember standing in the yard of Gowanbank, Scotland with my two oversized suitcases. I should’ve known better and not to bring so much with me.... Read More...
Thursday, 17 May 2012
IVS has a new Youth Development project in England this year and we need your help to make it a success. We are building a network of School and... Read More...
Thursday, 05 April 2012
In the coming months, the International Voluntary Service will be visiting secondary schools and community groups across the UK to deliver an... Read More...
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
IVS is hosting its Camp Coordinator Training in Edinburgh, Sunday 24th June 2012, 10:00 - 16:00 This training event is FREE, all you need... Read More...
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
This summer No More War and the Peace Messengers teams are organising an interactive volunteer Peace Caravan for 2012. The Caravan will travel... Read More...
International Voluntary Service – South West Group Friday, 18 November 2011
By a happy coincidence of chances, three IVS members all living in the South West of the UK, met at the 2010 AGM in London. With Helen’s (IVS HQ)... Read More...
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I learned more about the countries the other volunteers came from. I also learned a lot about trees, painting and how to make a decent vegetable soup! But most of all I learned a great deal about myself, and I think that was the best part.
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