About ICS

ICS is an overseas volunteering programme for 18-25 year olds (23-35 for Team Leaders), led by VSO and funded by the UK Government.

ICS is a development programme that brings together young people from the UK and developing countries to volunteer in some of the poorest communities in Africa and Asia.

The programme launched in 2011 and since then more than 35,000 young people have volunteered across the world.

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Restless Development ICS volunteers at a rally against human trafficking in Nepal

© ICS / Restless Development / Suraj Ratna Shakya

Responsible volunteering

Volunteering overseas is a powerful way to tackle poverty and inequality.

Volunteers in Senegal

© ICS / Y Care / Javier Acebal

What we stand for

We bring about change in partnership with local communities, supporting the development of our young volunteers and creating a lasting legacy of active citizenship.

ICS impact

Find out more about our impact

march in Kenya for deaf rights

© ICS / Jeffrey DeKock

ICS reports

ICS reviews and reports

UK Government funded

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funds ICS – representing a significant investment by the UK Government in young people.

Contact us

Contact information for general and media enquiries

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Funded by the UK Government.

ICS is funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which projects the UK as a force for good in the world, including reducing poverty and tackling global challenges.