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For the local children of Bagdali in central Nepal, the arrival of the monsoon season presents a serious problem. The stream that runs through the village swells and the path across becomes treacherous, leaving…

Nine months, three groups of volunteers, two countries, and hundreds of hours of filming and editing later and documentary filmmaker Tom Greenidge’s ICS journey is almost over.

Not one to settle for just the challenge of…

This week’s fantastic fundraisers are proof that you can absolutely raise lots of money without the need for expensive venues and challenging events. Their fundraising activities were cheaper and easier to organise but both…

With just weeks left until entries close for this year's ICS Photography Competition, there's still time to get in your entries.

But what's the secret to taking that winning shot? We caught up with photo pro Andy Aitchison…

VSO ICS volunteers Raluca Moraru and Gifty Arthur explain how Ghana’s inclusive education policy, launched last year, is putting the schooling of children with disabilities and vulnerable girls back on the agenda…

For Nottingham grad Rhiann Mirchandani-Cooper, ICS was the push she needed to find her feet. Recently she has landed a coveted place on Hilary Clinton’s campaign team. We caught up with Rhiann to find out how it all began with a…

With A-Level results day safely out of the way, and the stresses of last week’s frantic Clearing calls long-forgotten, there’s no better time to think about how volunteering could boost your career options – whatever stage you’re…

1. Let’s face it. 2016 could have been better. Here's a way to make sure 2017 starts brilliantly. 

Every year, thousands of ICS volunteers leave their home communities to work in 22 countries across three continents, bringing with them a passion for change, a drive for learning more about the communities they will call home for…

Here at ICS, a love for sport is something many of our volunteers have in common. But it’s not every day that those volunteers represent their country in the biggest sporting event on earth.

But we now have an ICS first –…

Food. It’s something every ICS volunteer thinks about before going overseas and for many, sharing meals with their host family is something they’ll never forget.

It’s a great opportunity to bring teams together, it’s…

Volunteering with ICS is not a holiday. Volunteers should be prepared to work hard and dedicate themselves to their projects for the period of their placement. 

Find out more about the requirements of our volunteers as well…

Our fantastic ICS volunteers are committed to tackling some of the world’s biggest issues. Join us.

The requirements

We are committed to making ICS as accessible as possible. But you must fulfil the…

International Citizen Service (ICS) provides overseas volunteer placements for 18-25 year olds.

Bangladesh Support work to improve the quality of life for young people living in Bangladesh.

*UPDATE*

Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer placements in South Africa.

Placements are available in:

Bangladesh Cambodia Kenya Nepal Tanzania Uganda Zambia

*UPDATE*

Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer placements in India.

Placements are available in:

Bangladesh Cambodia Kenya Nepal Tanzania Uganda Zambia

*If you have already been placed, your…