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Volunteers For Peace, Inc. - International Voluntary Service

1034 Tiffany RD
Belmont, VT 05730-0202
United States
Phone: (802) 259-2759
Fax: (802) 259-2922

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Affordable International Service Projects in Sierra Leona

  Sierra Leone
  • Other Cities in Sierra Leone: 
    • Freetown

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: Volunteers For Peace offers over 3,000 affordable, international voluntary service projects in over 100 countries each year including a small number of projects in Sierra Leone each year. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment.

Work projects include: construction/renovation of low-income housing or community buildings, environmental projects such as trail building, environmental education, wildlife surveying, park maintenance, organic farming.

Dates: Projects in Sierra Leone may be at any time of year and are typically 2-3 weeks in length.

For additional information and to search the Project Directory, please visit our website.

Highlights: Large choice of programs and locations. Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

Travel Types :
  • 4th World Studies
  • Archaeology
  • BackPacking Abroad
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  • Camping
  • Ecology
  • Homestay
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  • Student Tours
  • Volunteering
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    Languages :
  • English
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    Cost in US$: 300 - 500

    Cost Includes :
  • Food
  • Housing
  • In-country staff support
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    Cost Include Description:
    The USD 300 VFP registration fee, plus the USD 30 VFP Membership Fee includes accommodation and food. Occasionally, there are additional fees paid on arrival to the project host that average between USD 100- USD 250 per project. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer.

    Experience Required: no

    Volunteer Types :
  • agriculture
  • animal welfare
  • biological research
  • building maintenance
  • childcare/children
  • community centers
  • community development
  • community health
  • conservation
  • cooking
    		•
  • counseling
  • culture
  • food
  • health
  • micro-enterprise
  • microcredit
  • natural resources
  • organic farming
  • organizational development
  • pastoral work
    		•
  • professional services
  • research
  • small business development
  • solar & hydro projects
  • technical assistance
  • water
  • wildlife surveying
  • women
  • youth
  • youth development
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    Typical Volunteer: Typical volunteers are seeking an affordable intercultural program and are motivated to work on community service projects in a group of international volunteers. The average age is 18-35.

    Age Range: 20+

    This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

    Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Group living
    		•

    Participants Travel to Sierra Leone Independently

    Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8-12

    Application Process Involves:

    • Online Application plus Application Assessment

    Post-Program Services Include:

    • Alumni Network

    Volunteers For Peace, Inc. - International Voluntary Service's Mission Statement: Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.

    Year Founded: 1982

     



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