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Millie from Denmark volunteered in 🇰🇷South K

Millie from Denmark volunteered in 🇰🇷South Korea🇰🇷 between 2017-2018 and has stayed involved with ICYE since, most recently helping out at one of our ICYE UK volunteer training camps. We asked her to tell us about her year abroad.

“When I was finishing up my last year of high school, I knew I didn't want to go to university right away. I wanted to live a little first, experience things and have my own life before going back into the education system. A bit of freedom, preferably as far away from Denmark as possible. So, volunteering seemed like the perfect plan; a chance to go abroad, get to know people and do some good in a community.”

“I worked at Mangu Youth Centre in Seoul, South Korea, from 2017-18. I was an assistant teacher in the kindergarten, which meant I did everything from getting the kids ready for swim class, playing with them between classes and, once my Korean got better, also helping them answer problems during class.”

"For most people I met in South Korea, I was the first Dane they'd ever even seen, so it was cool to share my own culture with them too. I made so many good friends from just being willing to be exposed to something different and in return exposing others to my own "different". That's why I wanted to be a volunteer.”

Check out our latest blog on icye.org.uk to read the full interview with Millie

If you’re interested in finding out more about how you can have your own adventure in South Korea, or another one of the over 20 countries you can volunteer in with ICYE UK, click the link in our bio or email sending@icye.org.uk

#Volunteer #ICYE #ICYEUK #SouthKorea #YearAbroad

Want to be surrounded by bustling city life, breat

Want to be surrounded by bustling city life, breathtaking scenery, welcoming people and delicious food in a place steeped with tradition and history?

As you can see in these pictures provided by some of our previous sending programme volunteers, 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇻🇳 may be what you’re looking for.

This gem is another of the over 20 amazing countries across Asia, Latin America, Africa and Europe that you can choose to volunteer in with ICYE UK. 🌏    Projects you can take part in here include teaching English, health and educational centres for children with disabilities, and NGOs operating in a variety of fields, such as education, sustainable development, and promoting traditional arts and crafts with recycled materials. These projects are mostly in Hanoi, but as with all our programmes, volunteers have plenty of free time to travel on their days off.   Interested in learning more about our 6- or 12-month volunteer placements abroad?   Click the link in our bio👆🏼or email sending@icye.org.uk   Get in touch to start your adventure!

#Volunteer #ICYE #ICYEUK #Vietnam #YearAbroad

Magical mountains, beautiful beaches, warm and fri

Magical mountains, beautiful beaches, warm and friendly people, and a culture as rich as its coffee… ☕️✨

🇨🇴Colombia🇨🇴 is just one of the over 20 amazing countries across Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe you can choose to volunteer in with ICYE UK.

And as you can see in these pictures provided by some of our previous sending programme volunteers, it’s a pretty great option.

Projects you can take part in here include human rights advocacy, supporting and educating vulnerable children and teenagers, supporting people dealing with or recovering from addiction, environmental conservation, and more. They are located throughout Colombia, with some in or around major cities, and others in more remote and rural towns.

Interested in learning more about our 6- or 12-month volunteer placements abroad?

Click the link in our bio or email sending@icye.org.uk

Get in touch to start your adventure!

#Volunteer #ICYE #ICYEUK #Colombia #Yearabroad

Are you looking for a way to make an impact, engag

Are you looking for a way to make an impact, engage with a new culture, build language skills and further your personal and professional development?

Our ethical volunteering programmes promote peace, intercultural awareness and equality, encouraging young people from around the world to live, learn and work together.

We work with hundreds of locally run NGOs worldwide, so whether you’re interested in human rights, education, helping vulnerable children, environmental conservation or just understanding people and the world, we’ll have a project for you to sink your teeth into.

To find out more, click the link in our bio or email sending@icye.org.uk

Don’t forget to keep an eye on our Instagram over the next few days and weeks to see pictures from some of the amazing countries and cultures you can immerse yourself in with ICYE UK, and to hear from some of our past volunteers about their experiences doing so.

Get in touch to start your adventure!

#ICYE #ICYEUK #VOLUNTEER #VOLUNTEERABROAD #YEARABROAD

Generously hosted by Karma Sanctum Soho, you can l

Generously hosted by Karma Sanctum Soho, you can look forward to a bit of early festive fun while testing your general knowledge (not too testing, we promise) whether you come on your own or bring a few friends.

We will also be holding a raffle on the night and with a bar in the room, you don’t even have to travel too far if you need to purchase some… water (?) to help with your concentration!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Follow the link the bio to get your tickets now.

LINK IN THE BIO👆👆👆 Have you ever thought

LINK IN THE BIO👆👆👆
Have you ever thought of living abroad but haven’t got any idea of what to do and where to go?🙋🏽🙋🏻‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Here is the opportunity! 🙌

These are pictures from a previous sending programme to ✨BOLIVIA✨

Are you on your gap year? Are you looking for a project for your placement year? Before you start your career, you want to go away; enrich and deepen your knowledge about other cultures? Are you a strong believer in altruism? Contact us now!

There will be several other volunteering projects all over the world for you to apply! 🌍 #volunteerabroad

We are hiring! Support an international volunteer

We are hiring!

Support an international volunteering #charity working in the field of intercultural learning and #YouthDevelopment.

We are looking for trustees and a treasurer.

This is a chance to enhance your CV with extra experience:
🗺 Strategic planning
👥 Reputation and Credibility
🚀 Make a difference in the non-for-profit sector
💓 Personal satisfaction

Please apply via Reach Volunteering in the links in our bio!

At ICYE UK, we have a chance to see how volunteeri

At ICYE UK, we have a chance to see how volunteering not only transforms communities but also helps the volunteers themselves become more aware of their mental well-being.

Volunteering offers a unique perspective on life's challenges. It teaches resilience, patience, and the value of community.

To all our volunteers, whether you're having a splendid day or navigating through challenges, remember that you're not alone. The beauty of society lies in its collective strength.

We believe - We're not just better together; we're stronger, happier, and mentally richer together.

#mentalhealth #mindgrowth #volunteering

➡️ Last month we welcomed a new group of volun

➡️ Last month we welcomed a new group of volunteers from across the world and said hello to our mid-termers.

➡️ We are excited to see how our volunteers settle into their new projects and hear how they make a positive impact to the local communities.

➡️ Arrival camps are an essential part of the journey here at ICYE-UK, giving our volunteers a chance to get to know each other, learn about culture in the UK and have fun!

➡️ Some of the activities include training on UK culture, a variety of fun energisers (Ninja anyone?), and time to explore the local community.

➡️ All of our volunteers get to take part as a team in Cultural Cooking, making special dishes from their homes to showcase how food can bring us together - have a look at some of the dishes on offer!

➡️ If volunteering in the UK sounds like something that may interest you, contact your local ICYE for more information, or visit our website (link in bio) to learn more!

#Volunteer #Camp #Culture #VolunteerAbroad #Thriftwood

🌟 Partner Spotlight: Aston Mansfield 🌟 Vol

🌟 Partner Spotlight: Aston Mansfield 🌟

Volunteering is more than just lending a hand - it's about making an impact, touching lives, and building a stronger community. We're incredibly proud to send our volunteers to @AstonMansfield, a charity that goes above and beyond in supporting the community.

They support children and families from the local community by running breakfast clubs, afterschool clubs and holiday playschemes.

All of their activities are designed to facilitate social, physical and creative development through a range of play experiences. They are passionate about improving children’s confidence & communication skills

They also provide advice, support and signposting on topics including ⬇️

Housing
Financial advice
Food banks
Loneliness
Immigration
Learning new skills
Attending support groups

To all our volunteers who've had the privilege of working with this amazing charity - thank you for being the change. And to @AstonMansfield, keep shining and keep making a difference! 🌟

Click link in bio to get involved!

#PartnerSpotlight #Volunteering #CommunityFirst #AstonMansfield #ICYEUK

Here we go again!  Our Annual General Meeting

Here we go again!  Our Annual General Meeting is coming up. 🎉  We will be talking about ICYE UKs future, what happened in the last year and we will be electing.  Every ICYE UK member is welcome to join us. 👍🤗😍  ***Join us on the 25th of November***  We will keep you posted about what time the AGM will start, how you can participate and how the timetable will look like.  #agm #trustee #ukcharity #icyeuk #joinus #elections #internationalvolunteering

ICYE UK is a volunteering charity that provides pl

ICYE UK is a volunteering charity that provides placements for international volunteers to support local charities. As such, we want to take the opportunity to celebrate this day and all our amazing volunteers.

Of course, we can’t forget about our amazing staff team Cat and Dan who make volunteering with ICYE UK as rewarding as possible.

Join us in celebrating this day by thanking our incredible volunteers and of course Cat and Dan who make volunteering with ICYE UK a truly unforgettable experience. #icye #charity #volunteering #internationaldayofcharity

One of our favourite activities at our on-arrival

One of our favourite activities at our on-arrival camps is without a doubt the cultural café.

A fun way to celebrate intercultural exchange - volunteers can showcase everything from snacks to snippets of their countries’ history.

Of course we at ICYE can't resist the opportunity to share our favourite bits and pieces of UK culture to prepare them for their volunteering adventure in the UK.

#volunteering #icyeuk #icye #interculturalexchange #yearabroad

➡️ The International Day of Remembrance of the

➡️ The International Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition aims to pay tribute to those who fought for freedom and to underline the importance of teaching about this history.

➡️ Why ICYE cares about the Day of Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition?

➡️ Understanding the history of the transatlantic slave trade is crucial to understanding the roots of many contemporary cultural dynamics, especially between African, European, and American societies.

➡️ By recognising the day, ICYE can help in acknowledging and addressing historical injustices, fostering a sense of reconciliation and understanding.

➡️ Making the most of educational opportunities. Let’s “use” the day as an opportunity to educate young participants about this significant part of world history, ensuring that such atrocities are not forgotten and are not repeated in the future.

➡️ We, as individuals, can make informed choices through understanding history. By engaging with the historical significance of the abolition of the slave trade, young people can gain a better understanding of the importance of human rights, justice, and freedom.

➡️ There are plenty of ways to get involved, but visiting educational centres, organising storytelling sessions, engaging in cultural exchange and more.

➡️ Check out our latest blog on the ICYE.org.uk to read more about how you can become more involved!

#icye #culture #remembrance

World Humanitarian Day 2023 : #NoMatterWhat 🌍

World Humanitarian Day 2023 : #NoMatterWhat

🌍✨ Today, on #WorldHumanitarianDay, let’s honour the unsung heroes who risk it all to bring hope to the most vulnerable. At ICYE, our commitment to humanity drives our mission. From our cross-cultural exchanges to our community projects, we're fostering understanding and making a difference globally.

Join us in our mission and stand in solidarity with those pushing for change. Every act, no matter how small, shapes a brighter future. 💛🤝

#NoMatterWhat #MakeADifference #ICYEUK

Today is the United Nations International Youth Da

Today is the United Nations International Youth Day and this year the theme is “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World”.

Green Skills are the “knowledge, abilities, values and attitudes needed to live in, develop, and support a sustainable and resource-efficient society”.

Here at ICYE-UK, enabling the youth to improve the world is at the core of our ethos. Our volunteers support a range of programmes such as @phaselswood and @thriftwood_scout_campsite to enhance their exploration and appreciation of the environment. Likewise, projects like @astonmansfield and @okclubkilburn allow our volunteers to have a direct impact on aiding youth communities.

As a Federation, ICYE is constantly looking for ways to increase our sustainability and reduce our global footprint. How are you working to improve your Green Skills on this International Youth Day? Let us know in the comments below!

#sustainability #youth #ICYE #UN #GreenSkills #internationalyouthday

➡️ ICYE-UK is looking for a part-time 𝐎𝐟

➡️ ICYE-UK is looking for a part-time 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 & 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 Please share with your network and help us find the right candidate!

➡️ Applications can be sent here via the link in our bio!

➡️ This is for you, if you:
🙌 Are a motivated, passionate and target driven individual
🤝 Have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers.
💪 Want to make volunteering projects happen and
👐 Give support on intercultural training.

➡️ Please read the full job description for more and do not hesitate to contact us for any questions. #CharityJobs #MakeADifference #Volunteering #CultureExchange

To celebrate international friendship day we asked

To celebrate international friendship day we asked some of our volunteers about the friendships they’ve made during their time in the UK. It is beautiful to watch volunteers meet during their first ICYE camp and form long-lasting or sometimes even lifetime friendships.

Help us celebrate international friendship day by tagging your ICYE-bestie!

#friendship #volunteering #volunteeringabroad #icye

➡️As we are looking to welcome new volunteers

➡️As we are looking to welcome new volunteers in the months to come, it’s a great time to look back at some of our previous volunteers!

➡️ Evi was one of our volunteers who joined us from the Netherlands to volunteer at Treloar Trust.

➡️ Evi had this to say during her time there: “I support the students in different lessons, the students are lovely and I’m having a good time with them. I am involved in some great activities in school, for example the Christmas Concert. It was really nice to experience Christmas in England as it’s not that big in the Netherlands.

I think being a volunteer, living abroad, travelling and meeting other volunteers from all over the world is an amazing experience.”

➡️ Apply for a space with us (via your local ICYE) to find out more about newer projects now available!

#ICYE #volunteer #volunteerabroad

As pride month comes to an end, let us remember th

As pride month comes to an end, let us remember that this month isn’t just a celebration but to this day a time to fight for equal rights for people of the LGBTQI+ community all over the world.
We at ICYE believe in equal rights and opportunities for all people regardless of their sexuality, gender identity or national or ethnic origin.
Join us in celebrating a colourful and diverse society!
#lgbt #pride #equality #equalitymatters

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