united society for the
propagation of the gospel
200 great dover street, london, se 1 4Yb, uK
%+44 (0)20 7378 5677
fax +44 (0)20 7378 5650
[email protected]
http://www.uspg.org.uk
the experience exchange programme is run
jointly by uspg and the methodist Church
and gives volunteers the chance to share in
the life of a church and community overseas.
placements are found to suit volunteers’
skills and can include teaching, working
on agricultural, health or building projects,
and helping in vocational and rehabilitation
institutions and or children and youth
projects.
status: registered charity.
timing & length of projects: placements are
for six months to a year, with departure dates
dependent on the individual. all volunteers
are required to attend a residential training
week before they go, in either july or january.
destinations: africa and the Indian ocean,
asia and oceania, latin america and the
Caribbean, the middle east and europe.
Costs: the cost depends on the placement,
destination and timing, but all placements
are entirely self-funding. uspg provides a
provisional budget for each placement, along
with fundraising guidance.
eligibility: participants must be at least 18.
acceptance is dependent on a medical
clearance. while volunteers from all
backgrounds can apply, Christian values and
teaching are explored on weekends and
during preparation training.
groups or Individuals: placements are
generally for individuals as they are suited
to the volunteer’s skills and preferences.
however, the programme is flexible enough
to cater for individuals, couples or friends.
annual no. of Volunteers: 45
annual projects: uspg and the methodist
Church partner churches around the world
and support their projects and work.
partner programmes: uspg has partner
churches in over 50 countries.
selection & Interview process: uspg offers an
exploration weekend in birmingham for those
interested in volunteering. this is followed by
an Interview day in london.
In-country support: Volunteers are given
health advice and a medical clearance prior
to travel. Contacts of local support people are
also provided and regional desk officers in
london also stay in touch.North American
Organisations
american jewish world service
45 west 36th st, 10th flr,
new York, nY 10018, usa
%+1 800 889 7146
fax +1 212 736 3463
[email protected]
http://www.ajws.org
the ajws Volunteer Corps places american
jewish professionals with grass-roots
organisations effecting social change in
africa, the americas and asia. Volunteers
provide organisations with technical
assistance and skills training in their areas of
professional expertise. other group volunteer
opportunities are also available.
status: non-profit organisation.
timing & length of projects: three to 12
months, with shorter assignments available
for senior professionals. departures are year-
round; there are three application deadlines
each year.
destinations: uganda, south africa, Zambia,
senegal, ghana, guatemala, nicaragua,
honduras, el salvador, peru, mexico, the
dominican republic, thailand and India.
Costs: a return airfare is paid for by the
organisation. Volunteers are responsible for
visas, insurance and immunisations, room
and board and local travel expenses. partial
financial need stipends are available.
eligibility: applicants must be experienced
jewish professionals of any age who are
adventurous, flexible and independent; us
citizenship is required. programmes in the
americas require fluency in spanish.
groups or Individuals: Volunteers serve
on their own, but couples can be placed
together.
annual no. of Volunteers: 100
annual projects: 100
partner programmes: approximately
250 ngos.
selection & Interview process: us staff visit
prospective partner organisations to evaluate
their projects, personnel and capacity to
work with volunteers. Volunteers discuss
their project with the in-country organisationprior to departure, and are assigned to
programmes with a demonstrated need
suited to their skills.
In-country support: each country has a staff
representative, and a 24-hour emergency
phone line enables volunteers to reach
programme personnel at any time. Volunteers
must contact the home office every two
weeks.mercy ships
po box 2020, garden Valley tx 75771, usa
%+1 903 939 7602
fax +1 903 882 0336
[email protected]
http://www.mercyships.org
mercy ships is a global charity that has
operated hospital ships in developing nations
since 1978. mercy ships brings hope and
healing to the forgotten poor by mobilising
people and resources worldwide, and serving
all people without regard for race, gender, or
religion.
status: registered charity.
timing & length of projects: two weeks to a
year; departures year-round.
destinations: west africa.
Costs: Volunteers must cover airfare and visa
costs, as well as varying fees for meals and
lodging.
eligibility: the minimum age is 18; no
nationality restrictions apply. many positions
require specific professional qualifications,
and volunteers must be in good physical
condition. all applicants are required to
complete a medical evaluation; some pre-
existing conditions may disqualify service at
certain locations.
groups or Individuals: Volunteers live and
work in groups.
annual no. of Volunteers: 2000
annual projects: there are current
programmes focusing on clean water and
sanitation, agriculture, construction, and
training of local healthcare professionals.
partner programmes: local churches and
educators participate in the organisation’s
work in each country. mercy teams provide
meaningful, customised, short-term field
service opportunities for churches, schools,
civic organisations and groups. Volunteers
can work alongside the state-of-the-art
hospital ship, the africa mercy, or with one of
our ministry partners.selection & Interview process: Volunteers’
medical needs, skills and interests are
considered when matching applicants to
projects.
In-country support: professional on-board
personnel supervise and direct volunteers
throughout their service.sarvodaya usa
122 state st, ste 510, madison, wI 53703, usa
%+1 (608) 442-5945
fax +1 (608) 310-5865
[email protected]
http://www.sarvodayausa.org
rooted in gandhian and buddhist principles,
the sarvodaya shramadana societies operate
a grass-roots network in 15,000 sri lankan
villages, with the aim of development through
self-governance. thousands of projects
focus on social empowerment, disaster
management, It education and development,
community health, rural construction and
women’s issues.
status: non-profit organisation.
timing & length of projects: several weeks to
two years; departures year-round.
destinations: sri lanka and nepal.
Costs: Volunteers bear all expenses, including
travel, insurance and in-country living costs.
eligibility: no age or nationality restrictions
apply. Volunteers must be in good physical
condition.
groups or Individuals: within every project,
individual, pair and group work is available.
annual no. of Volunteers: 140
annual projects: hundreds.
partner programs: hundreds.
selection & Interview process: Volunteers
are matched to projects in their field of
interest.
In-country support: projects are conducted
only in regions deemed safe by programme
staffers. the organisation’s headquarters is
gated, with security guards on the premises
at all hours.Australasian Organisations
Interserve australia
po box 231, bayswater, Vic. 3153, australia
%+61 (0)3 9729 9611; 1800 067 100
fax +61 (0)3 9729 9422
[email protected]
http://www.interserve.org.au07: Religious Organisations:Development