VOLUNTEERING
TOGETHER FOR THE FUTURE
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together
DISCOVER THE WORLD, GROW, AND LEAVE YOUR MARK!
Volunteering is more than just helping others – it's an adventure that shapes your mindset, broadens your horizons, and opens new doors. Through an international volunteer program, you don't just contribute to a good cause, you gain life-changing experiences that stay with you forever. You get to explore the world, immerse yourself in the everyday life of different cultures, and acquire valuable skills that will benefit you anywhere.
Volunteering teaches you to adapt, makes you more open-minded, enhances your problem-solving abilities, and helps you understand how to make real change. Your communication and collaboration skills improve as you learn new languages, face challenges, and see the world from new perspectives. Tackling unexpected situations makes you more flexible and confident – the kind of person who not only adapts to their environment, but actively shapes it.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM IN AFRICA OR INDIA
This 12-month program aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of global social and economic challenges while actively supporting communities in developing countries.
The first 5 months take place in England at CICD International College, where volunteers receive comprehensive training and actively participate in the school's community life. This is followed by 6 months of fieldwork in Africa or India with the organization Humana People to People, where participants engage in educational, health, and sustainability projects. During the final one-month phase, participants reflect on their experiences, give presentations, and encourage others to join similar initiatives.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN AFRICA OR INDIA
This 10-month program goal is to provide participants a deeper understanding of global social and economic challenges while actively supporting communities in developing countries.
The first 3 months take place in England, where volunteers undergo thorough and intensive training for the project while also engaging in the school's community life. This is followed by 6 months of fieldwork in Africa or India with the organization Humana People to People, where they participate in educational, health, and sustainability projects. In the final one-month phase of the program, participants reflect on their experiences, give presentations, and inspire others to get involved.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM IN SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
This 7-month program offers the opportunity to deepen your climate knowledge while working on sustainable solutions, community gardens and organic farming initiatives.
The first 3 months take place in England, where you undergo intensive training, conduct research, and complete practical tasks to prepare for the fieldwork. Then you spend 3 months in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, contributing to environmental and social projects such as tree planting, sustainable energy solutions, building biogas systems and delivering climate-focused education. In the final month, you return to Europe to share your experiences and inspire others to take action.
DURRELL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION TRUST: PROTECTING ENDANGERED ANIMALS, JERSEY ZOO
The Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust offers volunteer programs that provide the opportunity to actively engage in conservation efforts while gaining valuable experience. You can get involved in organizing events, maintaining green spaces, supporting organic farming, or assisting in the daily operations of the zoo.
Whether you contribute through office-based support or by helping care for animals, your work promotes sustainability and the protection of wildlife. During your time as a volunteer, you'll develop new skills while being part of a dedicated community working to support Durrell's mission.
JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE: SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT, EVENT ORGANIZATION AND MENTORING
The volunteer programs of the Jane Goodall Institute offer the opportunity to actively participate in environmental education and conservation. You can contribute by leading school sessions, organizing and coordinating events, writing articles, drafting grant proposals, or doing translation work. If you're creative, you can also support the organization by editing graphic and video content or taking on IT-related tasks.
As an experienced volunteer, you may also take on a mentoring or coordinator role to support the community. No matter which area you get involved in, your work will help promote sustainability and raise awareness.