International Citizen Service (ICS)
Restless Development, the youth-led development agency, is promoting a new overseas volunteering opportunity as part of a leading UK government pilot initiative,
International Citizen Service (ICS). ICS will offer young people aged 18 to 22 the opportunity to spend 12 weeks in countries in Africa or Asia, utilizing their skills to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing young people in these regions, and contributing to meaningful development overseas.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that ICS want all young British citizens to have access to. ICS will provide young people with the opportunity to learn about a new environment and global issues, and will also equip them with key life skills which will remain with them long after their return to the UK, supporting their career development plans. The content of each placement will vary depending on the specific context but all placements will include structured training and support incountry.
It is hoped the first group of volunteers will be starting their overseas placements in July 2011 (with additional placements leaving in September 2011, October 2011 and January 2012).
Participants do not need to have any prior experience or qualifications, nor should cost be a barrier. The amount each young person will need to contribute to take up a placement will depend on their individual financial situation. Some places will be fully funded, whilst others will be asked to fundraise some money towards the cost of their placement.
For more information please contact Hannah Frizzell on 02079607003 or email
ics-enquiries@restlessdevelopment.org
