Volunteers For Peace, Belmont, Vermont

 Mission Statement
	
Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service 
learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help 
overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world 
where nations join together to improve life on our planet.  They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve 
conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for us all.
	
 Description
International Voluntary Service Exchange ~ Founded in 1982, Volunteers For Peace is a non-profit membership organization 
that offers placement in over 3000 volunteer projects in more than 100 countries throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and the 
Americas. 

VFP also organizes 50-60 service projects in the United States each year. We exchange volunteers with our international 
partners, who organize the projects taking place in their own countries.

Educational and Fun ~ Volunteer projects bring people from four or more countries together in a cooperative effort to 
live, work and have fun. Volunteers leave the project with a strong sense of achievement, creating friendships that 
overcome cultural differences.
 
Short-Term Placements ~ We specialize in 2-3 week placements, but also offer medium and long term placements. We offer 
projects for teens, adults, seniors and families. There are a wide variety of volunteer service projects available that 
arise from a grassroots level. From sustainable agriculture to environmental protection, helping the elderly and orphans, 
to preserving archaeological sites.

Affordable ~ VFP's basic fee is $300 for a multi-week placement. This includes food, accommodation and work materials. 
Volunteers arrange and pay for their own transportation. In developing countries, there are additional fees payable upon 
arrival that vary depending on the hosting organization. We offer a refund of $50 in most situations where volunteers have 
to pay an extra fee.

	
 Organizational Statement of Faith

Program Type

Other Program

Do you Require Formal Orientation Training?

No