International Voluntary Service

Welcome to IVS GB!

IVS GB is a peace organisation working for the sustainable development of local and global communities throughout the world. We are the British branch of Service Civil International, a world wide network of like-minded voluntary organisations promoting peace and justice through voluntary work. More about IVS

Projects

Our International Voluntary Projects, lasting 2-3 weeks or 3-12 months, offer opportunities to make a difference to the world by working and living alongside other volunteers and contributing to local community development.

For further information please see the Volunteering Opportunities page and note especially the language, experience and age requirements of projects in the North South Exchanges Programme (all of those in Africa, Latin America and Asia, excluding Japan) and the restrictions that apply to Young Volunteers under 18 years of age.

Long Term and European Voluntary Service Projects have a long lead team. For vacancy information please contact the IVS Office.

Make a difference

Hundreds of people have the will to do something different with their lives and take part in an IVS project every year. For many, it's a life changing experience. If they can do it...so can you: Read What Volunteers Say or View Movies.

Membership

If you are interested in social justice, peace and non-violence, the environment, social care, the arts, spiritual communities, cultural exchanges ... why not join us?

See IVS on Facebook

We have a Facebook page, with photos, opportunities, recent news and lots more! Check it out for news, seminars, training events and the 2008 Summer University.