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Involvement Volunteers Association Inc. (IVI) helps volunteers from over 16 countries to participate in the many and varied volunteer placements available in an increasing number of lands around the world. Projects include social and community services as well as sustainable environmental conservation and management. Involvement Volunteers Association Inc. (IVI) helps volunteers from over 16 countries to participate in the many and varied volunteer placements available in an increasing number of lands around the world. Projects include social and community services as well as sustainable environmental conservation and management.

Teach programs

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks or less
  • 6-12 months
Minimum age
16
Maximum age
90
Age notes
Written parental consent is required if under 18
Qualifications required
  • None
Application process
Although many placements do not require experienced volunteers, some hosts do stipulate that a placement needs a volunteer with specific skills. This usually applies to placements relating to scientific research, where competition for placements is high and hosts select the most qualified volunteers. Application information is available online. Placements are granted on a first come-first served basis.

Pricing

Price range
  • n/a

Organization details

IVI aims to enable everyone that wants to help others to volunteer outside their home country. They help volunteers from over 16 countries participate in the many volunteer placements available around the world.

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