Supporting development work on the ground, developing young volunteers and building a legacy of active citizenship. We're proud of the difference we're making.
Since 2011, a total of 40,167 young people have volunteered in 32 countries across the world, as a part of the International Citizen Service (ICS). They have made positive changes in the communities where they have volunteered, developed skills and personal resilience to face an ever-changing world and started a lifelong journey of active citizenship.
Find out more about our impact:
Programme impact
92% of project partners say that they are better able to bring about change as a result of working with ICS volunteers.
Volunteer development
74% of volunteers say the experience has been very useful for their career development.
Lasting impact of ICS
Two thirds of volunteers remain involved in volunteering and social action after their placement has finished.
Social return on investment
For every £1 spent on the programme, an estimated £4.64 in social value is created as a result of the skills and experiences volunteers gain from ICS.
