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ICS photography secrets: My 8 top tips to get that perfect shot
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…
Education is key to escaping poverty
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…
Returned ICS volunteer lands job campaigning for Hilary Clinton
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…
5 reasons why now is the best time to volunteer
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…
15 reasons to volunteer overseas next year
1. Let’s face it. 2016 could have been better. Here's a way to make sure 2017 starts brilliantly.
Portraits of Progress: 10 photos showing the beauty of volunteering across the world
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…
Ex volunteer Ishamail runs for Olympic gold
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 –…
What do volunteers eat on placement?
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…
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ICS programme updateThe UK government announced in April 2023, that a new international youth volunteering programme will be launched in the coming year. The previous UK government funded,…
Where you could go
Bangladesh Support work to improve the quality of life for young people living in Bangladesh.South Africa
*UPDATE*Unfortunately we are currently unable to offer placements in South Africa.
Placements are available in:
Bangladesh Cambodia Kenya Nepal Tanzania Uganda ZambiaIndia
*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…
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.