Affordable Voluntary Service! Volunteers for Peace in the Netherlands

  Netherlands

• Other Cities in Netherlands: 
Rotterdam,  Breda,  Amsterdam,  The Hague (Den Haag or Gravenhage),  Arnhem,  Delft,  Eindhoven,  Enschede,  Deventer,  Leiden,  Lisse,  Maastricht (Maestricht or Mestreech),  Utrecht,  Venlo,  Wassenaar

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including 20 projects in the Netherlands. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Volunteer projects vary greatly since they arise wherever there is a need in a given community.

Most projects are limited to ages 18 and up and there are over 250 programs just for ages 15-17, occurring typically in the summer months. Voluntary service projects are usually from May through September and are of 2 to 3 weeks in duration, although there are projects available in the 'off-season.' The Netherlands offers projects for older volunteers, yoga workcamps and Medium-Term placements, too.

A USD 300 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There may be a small additional fee for projects in developing countries. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer.

Please visit the Volunteers For Peace website for additional information OR to search the Open Projects Directory.

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

Qualifications: None

Cost in US$: USD 330 - USD 530

Salary / Pay: Make friends from many countries at every site. Help local communities and promote international goodwill.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers are typically ages 18-25, though we accept volunteers of all ages. They are motivated to contribute to a local community service project, together with a group of international volunteers.

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Netherlands Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 8-12

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

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