Are you 18 – 25 and looking to
gain new skills and a life changing experience volunteering abroad? Then look
no further than International Citizen Service (ICS) with Progressio!
ICS is a programme that brings
together young adults from all backgrounds to fight poverty overseas. It is
funded by the Department for International Development which means you will
have everything covered. All you need to do is fundraise a means tested target,
usually £800,
and you will be given support to achieve your target.
****Why do it?****
You’ll develop skills,
confidence, and gain great experience for your CV, not to mention help others,
make new friends, meet inspiring people and gain a new perspective on life!
****You will…****
• Volunteer in a team of UK and
local volunteers, led by Group Leaders, alongside local organisations
• Choose a role in your team
which is suited to you and your interests, including media, visual media,
community liaison, monitoring and evaluation and language
• Make a difference and help communities
improve their lives through sustainable community development projects that
cater to their specific needs
• Inspire social action on global
issues back in the UK
****The basics…****
• Placements are in Central
America (El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua) and Southern Africa (Malawi and
Zimbabwe)
• You will volunteer for 10 weeks
• You will get lots of training
and support
• Flights, accommodation,
insurance, food, etc will be provided.
As Grace Nyamugunduru, a former
Progressio ICS volunteer from Darlington, says: “I had an amazing experience. I would highly recommend it to
anyone who wants to make a real positive change in the world and wants to
enhance their CV tremendously”
To find out more and apply,
please visit: http://www.progressio.org.uk/ics
To hear from current and past
volunteers, read their blogs: www.progressio.org.uk/blog/empowered
And check us out on Facebook www.facebook.com/ProgressioICS
Apply now for our next departure
in ****July****.We also have departures in October this year and in January and
April 2015.
Don’t miss out on this great
opportunity!
