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Volunteer: A Traveller's Guide

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i-to-i Volunteer Travel

Are you looking to do something more meaningful on your travels? i-to-i recruits volunteers for locally-run community, conservation, teaching, building and sports projects around the world.

European Voluntary Service (EVS)/Connect Youth

www.evs-uk.org

www.connectyouthinternational.com

EVS is funded by the European Union and will basically pay you to volunteer in another European country.

Timing & Length of Placements

Placements are normally between six and 12 months, but shorter ones are available for people with special needs.

Destinations

EU member countries, the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. In addition, some projects take place in partner regions of the EU throughout Eastern Europe and the Caucasus, southeastern Europe and even Latin America.

Costs

EVS pay an allowance of approximately £100 per month and cover accommodation, food, insurance, language training and international travel costs.

Eligibility

You need to be between 18 and 25 (though it might be raised to 30 in the future) and live in an eligible country - which includes EU member countries, the UK, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey.

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