Preparing for Your Adventure

After you have been accepted onto your volunteer project, it is time to start preparing for your trip. You will need to book your flights, consider travel insurance, and get the needed vaccinations. We also recommend you take some...

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My Teen Camp Experience in France

By: Gabriel Sehringer, France My 16 days in France were, I can honestly say, some of the most rewarding and eye-opening 16 days of my life. We slept in tents, the 8 boys in one tent and the 7 girls...

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Revisiting Ecuador: From Volunteer to Lifelong Friend

By: Annette Davis, Ecuador After having made such a strong connection with my host family during my gap year, I truly felt like I had to visit them again sooner rather than later. My host mom was 2 months pregnant...

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Teen Projects

Welcome Teens and Families! We've got hundreds of ways for you to explore the world, make new friends, give back, and discover what you like and don't like. Plus we will provide you with a certificate of volunteer hours served...

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Fundraising Ideas

Fundraising strategies that have worked for volunteers in the past... Contact Rotary International: Many Rotary Club chapters will support your international experience if you contact them and give a short presentation before and after your volunteer project. Find a Rotary Club...

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions You can find helpful information among these commonly asked questions by prospective volunteers! If you don't find what you are looking for, please contact us. Where can I volunteer? We offer projects in more than 100 countries around the world! You...

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Passport and Visa Requirements

Passport You must have a passport to travel outside of the United States. Your passport must be valid for at least six months past your date of departure from the U.S. If you are an avid traveler, please remember that...

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Terms and Conditions

Terms, Conditions and Cancellation Policy | Volunteers For Peace It is important that you understand the Terms, Conditions and Cancellation Policy of Volunteers For Peace (VFP). Before you sign up for a project, you are required to read and accept...

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Staff

Matt Messier - Executive Director Matt has been active with VFP since 1995 when he participated in his first workcamp in Italy. Other camps have taken him to many locations both internationally and locally.  Matt joined the VFP Board of...

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors Peter Coldwell - Founder, Treasurer Peter holds a B.A. from The American University and additional credits from Assumption College and Castleton State College. He speaks conversational German, Russian and some Spanish. Peter has traveled, lived and/or worked in some...

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