ICYE UK; Ethical volunteering overseas placements for Hull
University Students. Slide 2 What is ICYE UK? An international
federation of over 40 NGOs and charities, promoting peace &
cultural understanding through the exchange of people & skills.
1949 ICYE established between Germany & the USA. 1987 ICYE
becomes a United Nations Peace Messenger. 1993 ICYE UK established
A registered charity sending over 70 volunteers per year to support
local NGOs, with a focus on ethical volunteering. ICYE UK offer 3
PROGRAMMES; Long Term: 6 or 12 months. STePs: 3 weeks to 16 weeks.
Morocco: 4 weeks teaching. Departure dates & programme fees
vary- visit our website today for more info-
http://www.icye.org.uk/ Slide 3 What projects can you do through
ICYE UK? Project database; www.icye.org (Latin America, Africa,
Asia and European ICYE partners). Human / Womens rights Education
and training HIV and AIDS Support Languages eg. Translation/
teaching Youth work Disability support Environment eg. conservation
Community Development Slide 4 Why choose ICYE? A unique and true
cultural exchange! Host family + travel time + language lessons
Supporting local NGOs and local people. Awareness of development
issues on the ground. Extensive training Pre-departure training /
On-arrival training Mid term / final evaluation (Long term
programme only) Returned volunteer training (CV advice etc)
Personal Support Matching to project process. Fundraising support
on a 1-2-1 basis Option to apply for 1500 bursary. Slide 5 Hull
University Student & ICYE UK Volunteer Case study: Mohammed
Akram. Life in Morocco, or in any foreign country, is quite
different when youre not on holiday. A placement in another country
is challenging, exciting, scary and life changing. The feelings,
thoughts and experiences you have, stick with you and help you to
make future decisions. Mo Akram. Casablanca, Morocco August 2014 4
weeks Teaching English 850 programme fee. Slide 6 1.Collect a
brochure today! 2.Visit www.icye.org to take a look at the
projects. 3.Visit www.icye.org.uk to find out more about training
and support. 4. Come along to one of our free information days; Sat
March 21 st, Sat April 18 th, Sat May 16 th or arrange a time to
chat to us over Skype. 1.Collect a brochure today! 2.Visit
www.icye.org to take a look at the projects. 3.Visit
www.icye.org.uk to find out more about training and support. 4.
Come along to one of our free information days; Sat March 21 st,
Sat April 18 th, Sat May 16 th or arrange a time to chat to us over
Skype. Want to find out more...?
