Volunteering with the International Citizen Service

A couple people in this thread have posted their experiences with lattitude. I havent yet heard anyone whos gone through assessment and was rejected. Are you happy with being placed with lattitude? Which country are you off to and when?

I went with VSO and yeah we were the last group to go before the office shut down over there. A real shame but it's down to VSO's funding. I found the ICS program through an advert on the radio i think, researched online, applied then got assigned to Tajikistan after a successful interview day. The overall experience was fantastic. It's changed me so much and has really made me more confident, sociable and clearer about life. I stayed with a local family in Tajikistan and Tajiks are sooo friendly. In fact, i think the majority of Asian cultures are amazing in terms of hospitality. The guys on my team were alright, had a few problems but nothing big. Would definitely recommend this program if you have the opportunity to do it

Just had a quick look through this thread and seems like most selection events follow a similar format. Bit nervous about the fact that it's a whole day 😳

Latitude's projects seems interesting but they only work in two countries in Africa. I think I'll probably find out the country if I'm successful after the selection event. Mines on the 4th of Feb in Reading.

Which organisation have u been placed with?

Hi! I've got my pre-placement training weekend with VSO soon and was just wondering what sort of things you do over the weekend?! 😃

Thereh's a lot of group activites, brain storming (i don't know if i'm allowed to say that anymore & i dont care haha) and general information about your trip. It's all great fun and you'll meet a few other groups going to different countries.
Enjoy

I've been placed with ballon ventures, but still waiting to hear about selection day. So glad i got placed with them though! Did you not want to go to Africa??? For me i just didnt want to be in south America, it is just too dangerous

Just to confirm that ICS are no longer operating in Bolivia due to security concerns.

Hey,

I have an AC tomorrow in London, but I know they have some in York too.

Either way they actually reimburse travel

Hope that helps

Does anyone know how much the costs are with VSO? It says you need to fundraise £800 does that cover everything? Or are there more costs such as flights. I'm really worried I will be unable to even raise that amount.

Hi, I am just filling out the application form now but there looks to be a character limit for the question about helping others. Once we submit the initial form are we asked further questions or is this the only one? I feel like I have a lot more to say than we are given room for.

Thanks

Hey all, I got a place with Raleigh and will be going to Tanzania in June.

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to fundraise? My uni provides grants for travelling so hopefully will get £400 from them. Although I have a part time job and student finance, I'd like to fundraise the remaining £400 so if anyone has any suggestions then please let me know.

I've also just set up a just giving page, so if anyone fancies donating then it will be greatly appreciated https://www.justgiving.com/Lisa-Bi

How did your assessment go?