Volunteer abroad and put your experience and skills into a very special community service project.

If you're over 18 years old and you are exploring international volunteer service, considering a gap year abroad or looking for a break from your job, reach out to others as an EIL Volunteer.

Your community service project could be working with rural development, volunteering in a health clinic, working with children, teaching English, an environmental project - the volunteer opportunities are endless!

Most programmes include language training, where appropriate, and homestays with families - the best way to meet people and learn about local culture. EIL's partner will place you with a community service project where your work will make a lasting contribution. They can have different durations according to their country of destination.

Your training, dedication and experience can make a big difference in the world. An exciting life-enhancing opportunity awaits you with the Volunteers for International Partnership (VIP) programme.

On these pages you can explore the options available to you based on your experience, skills, and interests. Then you can make the choice to volunteer abroad; a choice that will give you back years of satisfaction and a tremendous sense of accomplishment.

EIL UK Terms and Conditions for VIP Programme

To apply for VIP download and complete a VIP Application Form .

NEW FOR 2011

Microprojects - the chance for individuals to join a multinational group on a 3 week volunteering project. There are projects available in Africa, Asia and South America.

Have a look at the individual country mircoprojects listed in the menu on the left.