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
Xchange Scotland Gathering :-) 4th Dec 2010
Xchange Scotland are inviting everyone who has been involved with them over the past year - and particularly those that went on an International Volunteer Project - to come to our Gathering in Glasgow on the first Saturday of December :-)
It will be a chance to meet other volunteers and share your adventures, find out about further exciting opportunities with Xchange Scotland for next year and beyond...
Martin - martin@xchangescotland.org
The Xchange Factor hits East Ayrshire - Aug 2010
Half-page article in the Kilmarnock Standard about the Xchange Scotland project at Dean Castle - Aug 2010 Clydemuirshiel IVP - Aug 2010 :-)
12 fantastic volunteers from all France, Germany, Czech Republic, Spain and Belgium working hard for 2 weeks to maintain Scotland's largest Regional Park - Clydemuirshiel. Over 1000 work-hours went in across the fortnight to contribute huge amount to the Park.
The volunteers were working part of the time on renovating the sheillings at Barnbrock, and part of their time doing work at the Lunderston Bay site.
Xchange Scotland Abseil - Titan Crane - July 2010
Congratulations to those that took part in the Xchange Scotland sponsored abseil - on a gorgeous sunny summer afternoon in Clydebank!
To the brave who took on the might of the Titan Crane and won :-) We salute you!
Muirkirk IVP - 17th-31st August 2009
Xchange Scotland teamed up with East Ayrshire Council’s Countryside Services Section and Muirkirk Enterprise Group this August (in beautiful weather!) to host an environmental International Volunteer Project (IVP) based in the Muirkirk community...
ABOVE: The international volunteers, team leaders and project hosts celebrate their work 
