Welcome to the EIL UK website

EIL UK is part of an international federation of partner organisations working to break down barriers to mutual understanding.

Our programmes include volunteering, study and travel - have a look and decide which one is for you!

European Voluntary Service Leonardo da Vinci programme Groups programme
Conversation Partner Conversation Corps Study Abroad
Independent Homestay Programme: UK Independent Homestay Programme: Abroad Volunteer Abroad

News

Group Travel to Australia

News posted by: Rosie on: Thu, 02/09/2010 - 13:13
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Discover Australia logo EIL are offering a new opportunity for 15 - 19 year olds to travel to Australia next summer. The programme involves staying with a host family, learning about the cultutre and way of life in Australia and sight-seeing.

For more information about this exciting programme see Groups Outbound - Australia

Group Travel to Thailand

News posted by: Rosie on: Thu, 26/08/2010 - 10:30
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EIL, in conjunction with a local Malvern charity, offer opportunties for group travel to Thailand.

Thailand landscape

 

These programmes are open to individuals and groups of people interested in volunteering in Thailand and in learning more about the culture of this diverse and beautiful country.

For more information about these groups click here.

Malvern Charity offers fully funded travel opportunity to disappointed A Level Students

News posted by: Rosie on: Thu, 19/08/2010 - 16:00
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‘A’ level students who have lost out on their places at university and who are unable to find a job should take heart. EIL Cultural Learning, a charity based in Malvern, has EU funding for 50 young people aged 18 plus to travel to Europe on work experience which should enhance their CV’s.

These Leonardo da Vinci placements are part of the EU’s Lifelong Learning Programme which aims to skill up and encourage mobility within Europe’s workforce. There are opportunities to work in environmental conservation, youth and community work, sports and outdoor activities, as well as in cultural and educational organisation.

Placements are available in Spain, Portugal, Italy and Hungary and last from 2 weeks to 13 weeks.

Some Days...Some Lives....Somewhere in England

News posted by: Rosie on: Thu, 29/07/2010 - 15:30
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Film Group logo

EIL have been hosting a group of American students visiting the UK for the past month to learn about film and to make a short film about young people in Britain and about their lives and culture.

The video is called 'Some Days...Some Lives...Somewhere in England' and follows the group from Malvern, to Bradford, Liverpool and Derby.

“what have you done today to make you feel proud?!”

News posted by: Rosie on: Wed, 28/07/2010 - 11:57
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“Red Shirts are burning government buildings in Ubon- violence could spread, so please stay at your project, avoid town centres and crowds"

Laura Clayson, an EIL sponsored volunteer to Thailand, has sent a newsletter about her experiences and the volunteer work she is doing.

Read her newsletter here