Volunteering with  Disadvantaged Children

This placement would suit:

Since you will be working with children, you need to be an outgoing and enthusiastic person with a great sense of humour and a genuine care and concern for children

This placement would suit:

Experience the reality of South America in one of the largest shanty towns in the world. Help to construct homes for families, replacing their cardboard shelters with real homes. Bring the community to life while you entertain the children with games, shows, sports contests and other crazy ideas you may have.

Cost details:

The project for volunteers only runs for a few months of the year we therefore ask volunteers to make a donation to insure that it doesn’t suffer while we are away.

This placement would suit:

Someone who has the ability to relate with children is essential as you will be involved in assisting with the day-to-day practical care of the children, playing games, offering vital friendship and affection and providing them with a forum to practice their conversational English.

Cost details:

In one placement (Pro-Ninos) you will have to prepare your dinners and weekend meals*. The visa costs £60.

Duration details:

A second, full placement can be arranged at a discount rate

This placement would suit:

Volunteers seeking medical experience in a rural African setting, with the chance to alleviate some of the negative effects of poverty on the community health system. Also enjoy exploring the wonders of one of Africa's most breathtaking cities.

This placement would suit:

• People who want a worthwhile volunteering experience overseas with an established not-for-profit company
• People who want to become fully immersed in African culture and have the reassurance of personal support both before and during their trip
• People who are interested in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in African communities and helping those affected by the disease.

This placement would suit:

Very serious sports lovers as well as the not-so-serious sports lovers who also want to help underprivileged children. We have two types of projects to cater for both types of sportsmen and women.

Cost details:

FREE! If you do any placement in Perth, an Indigenous (Aborigine) Heritage Tour in Kings Park, Perth's No. 1 tourist attraction, is included in your itinerary, free of charge. When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £175 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

people looking to experience a unique volunteer project promoting reading and story-telling on board the Quentin Blake designed Book Bus. Improve your Spanish at the same time as we travel to communities in the jungle, mountains and coast.

Cost details:

There is a local payment of $300

Duration details:

Join for 2 weeks or 12 months....each additonal week costs £195.

Special rates available for students spending their year abroad with us.

This placement would suit:

anyone wishing to volunteer with children in Brazil

Duration details:

4 weeks - 12 months

This placement would suit:

There are no specific skills required to participate on this programme, however, qualifications or experience in any of the following areas is beneficial: Teaching - Medical industry - Youth Work - Arts & Crafts. The greatest attribute you can posses is flexibility and a willingness to get involved.