United Kingdom Volunteer Quest
Volunteer in the United Kingdom: 6 or 12 months

“ I felt like I was allowed to be part of a very special community. I will always remember the people that I met and the experiences that I had.”

- Elspeth, United Planet volunteer

The purpose of this Quest is to promote a deeper level of cultural exchange and understanding through meaningful volunteer work at local organizations and immersion in the host community.

Volunteer opportunities begin August and January of each year:

1) People with Disabilities – Volunteers work in homes or centers that provide care and activities for people living with disabilities.  The work varies from project to project, but in general includes a combination of direct care and organizing leisure and educational activities.

2) Working with the Homeless – Volunteers become friends, mentors and assistants for homeless people in local communities.  Volunteers’ work helps them to develop personal skills that allow them to become less dependent on others.  Tasks can range from listening and shopping to, preparing workshops.

3) Social Work – Volunteers teach classes for young people from low income families or assist people living with mental or physical disabilities.  The goal of this work is to enhance the quality of life for these individuals.  Duties may include spending time with them in conversation, reading or games as well as assisting during meal times and activities.

Volunteer Accommodations

Volunteers live in an apartment at project site.

Are you interested in volunteering in the United Kingdom? Read more about ICYE UK!

Read about the application process,deadlines and program fees for the UK Quest.

• Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate in the UK Quest.
  
• United Planet can send volunteers who are citizens of the United States and Canada or those who are currently living in the U.S. and Canada.  Citizens and residents of other countries must contact the ICYE partner in their home country. United Planet can send people from any country to our short-term Quest locations for 1-12 week programs.  Some of our short-term volunteer placements can be extended for longer stays.  Please contact us for more information about volunteering with United Planet.