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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Who runs ICS?
ICS is led by VSO and run by a consortium of charities with years of experience in international development.
© 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
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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
