Recipes from home add international flair to a low-budget menu. There may be excursions to local sites on the weekends, and evenings are often spent talking, singing, playing games, and visiting local residents. International Volunteer Projects are designed to include people of diverse backgrounds so there are few requirements for participation and generally no selection process. All projects require you to be an active participant, so the most important qualifications you need are enthusiasm, flexibility and creativity. The success or failure of the project depends on each participant s willingness to involve themselves in group life as well as the local community.
Council places U.S. residents only .
The average age of volunteers is 20-25. There are upper age limits in certain countries. No previous experience is necessary. All work will include tasks which can be taught to volunteers in a few hours. The ability to travel independently and mold your own experience is required.