really good for bigger picture stuff, like issues around racism and power relations etc.
UK's first online database of volunteering opportunities. Search by postcode to find vacancies in your area. Includes sections on volunteering overseas, and finding your nearest volunteer bureau.
National volunteering opportunities for 16-25 year olds. Search for opportunities, find advice in your local area, earn v Awards.
Advice & information for people who are interested in international volunteering and want to make sure that what they do is of value to themselves and the people they work with.
Excellent site, giving lots of background information about volunteering and development. Find out about bigger picture issues, deciding on placement organisations, what to do when you are there and coming home.
really good for bigger picture stuff, like issues around racism and power relations etc.
Search for members by service provided or people served. Great for finding local voluntary work.
Find your nearest volunteer centre (England Only), major organisations that place volunteers, specialist areas and more.
A six-month exchange programme which gives young people (18-25) from different countries a unique opportunity to work together, from the British Council and VSO.
ESCIS holds information on around 7,500 organisations based in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove. These include voluntary organisations, support groups and charities.
Issues to think about when booking a gap year project. Article from the Guardian 6th September 2008
VAP provides volunteers with opportunities to work together with people from around the globe and in partnership with local groups to enhance and empower communities
Yomps adventure travel experiences offer a wide range of adventure, volunteering, overlanding, scuba diving and safari trips. For a gap year programme, career break or an adventure travel experience in general.
VSO is a leading development charity that sends volunteers to work abroad with full financial support. Find out more about volunteering roles and voluntary jobs overseas.
A scheme whereby members of the public are recruited by the Police Authority to check on the welfare of people detained at Sussex police custody centres. Travel expenses are reimbursed. A great work experience opportunity.