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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Volunteers For Peace, Inc. - International Voluntary Service programs in other countries:
- Multi-Country,
Algeria,
Argentina,
Armenia,
Australia,
Austria,
Azerbaijan,
Bangladesh,
Belarus,
Belgium,
Belize,
Benin,
Bolivia,
Bosnia,
Botswana,
Brazil,
Bulgaria,
Burkina Faso,
Burundi,
Cambodia,
Cameroon,
Canada,
Chile,
China,
Colombia,
Congo - Republic of,
Costa Rica,
Croatia,
Cyprus,
Czech Republic,
Denmark,
Dominica,
Ecuador,
Egypt,
El Salvador,
England,
Estonia,
Finland,
France,
Georgia,
Germany,
Ghana,
Greece,
Greenland,
Guatemala,
Honduras,
Hungary,
Iceland,
India,
Indonesia,
Ireland,
Israel,
Italy,
Ivory Coast,
Jamaica,
Japan,
Jordan,
Kazakhstan,
Kenya,
Latvia,
Lesotho,
Lithuania,
Macedonia,
Madagascar,
Malawi,
Malaysia,
Mexico,
Moldova,
Mongolia,
Montenegro,
Morocco,
Mozambique,
Namibia,
Nepal,
Netherlands,
Nicaragua,
Nigeria,
Northern Ireland,
Norway,
Palestine,
Panama,
Peru,
Philippines,
Poland,
Portugal,
Romania,
Russia,
Scotland,
Senegal,
Serbia,
Sierra Leone,
Slovakia,
Slovenia,
South Korea,
Spain,
Sri Lanka,
Sweden,
Switzerland,
Tajikistan,
Tanzania,
Thailand,
Togo,
Tunisia,
Turkey,
Uganda,
Ukraine,
United States,
Vietnam,
Wales,
Zambia,
Zimbabwe
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Social and Environmental Projects in Albania Each Summer
Albania
- Other Cities in Albania:
Tirana
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Visit the Project Directory on the VFP Website for specific dates
Description:
VFP offers over 3000 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including over 5 in the Albania each summer. 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. Projects in Albania are limited to ages 18 and up. Voluntary service projects are usually from May through September and are of 2 to 3 weeks in duration, although there are occasionally projects available in the 'off-season.' A USD 300 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. 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:
Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.
Qualifications:
None.
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Travel Types :
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- 4th World Studies
- Archaeology
- BackPacking Abroad
- Camping
- Eco Tours
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- Ecology
- Environmental Studies
- Hiking
- Homestay
- Native Culture Studies
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- Nature Tours
- Student Tours
- Volunteering
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Cost in US$: USD 300
Cost Include Description:
Full room and board provided. Volunteers pay for their own transportation to the project meeting point.
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 18-25 and are seeking an affordable intercultural experience while contributing to community service projects.
Age Range: 18+
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Participants Travel to Albania
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 8-12
Scholarships are Available. Please visit the VFP Scholarship Webpage.
Application Process Involves:
Post-Program Services Include:
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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adventure travel program?
CONTACT VOLUNTEERS FOR PEACE, INC. - INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE
or VISIT THEIR WEBSITE
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