Some organisations do, however, require volunteers to be over 20 years old. Yes, with many organisations, there are possibilities for couples to apply for the same projects. With longer term commitments, application procedures for couples can take longer and if you wish to work together, then your qualifications should be somewhat related. These questions should be verified with each individual organisation. The organisations and projects that we provide information on are looking for volunteers, therefore, VWIS does not do any placements.
Volunteers are therefore, responsible for contacting organisations themselves.
VWIS is principally, a service which researches and compiles documentation for volunteers on possibilities all throughout the world. This can mean, volunteering with local grassroots organisations and also the well established NGOs. In other words, VWIS works full time researching and contacting new organisations, in order to provide a comprehensive information service on a wide variety of possibilities for each volunteer. In addition, VWIS is an independent body, and can only keep this service running through volunteer support. This is a general list that you can use as a reference only.