be the CHANGE...
Sharing cultures and working together with other young people from around the world is one of the most exciting and enriching experiences. Xchange Scotland is a newly founded voluntary organisation that offers a diverse and dynamic range of projects, opening the opportunities of international volunteering and exchanges to as many people as possible. Read more here.
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world." Gandhi
2012 International Volunteer Projects - Coming Soon...!
Xchange Scotland is part of international networks that have a history going back 80 years. Through this amazing network we offer over 1500 international volunteer projects every year, all over the world. Our international partners are currently working on their programmes for 2012 - and by the end of March 2012 we will have these up on our website - for you to search through....
- How long: 2-4 weeks
- Destinations: Over 40 countries worldwide
- Cost: £200 + transport to the project
- Project themes: Social, Environmental, Educational, Cultural...
- When: Throughout the year, mainly between June and October
- Who can apply: Anyone 18+; projects for 16-17 year-olds too
In the meantime, it would be great if you could get in touch with us and let us know if you would be interested in going on a project. If we know, then we can get the information about the projects out to you as soon as possible. Also, it is worth having a good look through our Project FAQs.
Finally, if you are interested in long-term volunteering opportunities, check out our European Voluntary Service (EVS) programme.
Call to Glasgow organisations for Summer 2012
Could your organisation use the Xchange factor? In previous years, we have successfully worked alongside a range of charities and organisations to co-ordinate motivated volunteers from overseas to come and work in Scotland. This Autumn we are looking to build relationships with organisations to explore benefiting from groups of international volunteers on projects here in Glasgow in Summer 2012 and beyond.
Next Steps:
We are inviting Glasgow organisations to an event in Govan on Wednesday 16th November to provide more information, answer questions and go into more detail about what is involved in being a host organisation. We’ll be holding the same session twice - once in the afternoon and once in the evening - to give as many people the chance to come along as possible. If you are interested in hosting, would like to come to this event or have any questions, queries or suggestions, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Get involved with our Sense over Sectarianism project - Autumn/Winter 2011
Xchange Scotland is looking for people to get involved with a new project we are starting this Autumn. We have been funded by Sense over Sectarianism to deliver a series of schools workshops on the theme of sectarianism, religious intolerance and intercultural education....
We are looking for people to help out in the delivery of this project. There are various roles to fulfill, including:
- workshop delivery
- design work
- social media
- admin assistance
- exhibition curator
So, if you are interested in helping out, do not hesitate to contact us :-)
Long-term Volunteering - European Voluntary Service
Looking for an amazing long-term experience?
We champion the fantastic European Voluntary Service (EVS) scheme. EVS is a fully-funded programme enabling young people to go overseas from 1 month up to 1 year to another European country.
Participants will be working for a charity, NGO or not-for-profit organisation. Volunteers receive free accommodation, travel costs and training - before, during and after the project. For more info click here
