Volunteering abroad

The Boy Scouts of America (and some other NSOs invite Scout Network members and leaders (under 30yrs old) to join the temporary staff of their summer camps throughout the USA, with general or more specific responsibilities.

Volunteer staff act as instructors in badge work and therefore you will be asked in advance of your skills and experience in this area.

The work is hard, but ICSP provides a very rewarding experience and a superb opportunity to spend a summer in America, discovering both the country and its Scouting.

All accommodation and meals are provided, and you receive an average salary of $800 for the whole period to cover some of your travelling expenses. The registration fee is £30, and you need to be available for six weeks, beginning sometime from late May to early July.

Applications should be received by January for the following summer.

Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) is the World Scout Centre, founded by Baden Powell. Set in the Swiss Alps, it provides a "permanent mini-Jamboree" for Scouts from every part of the world.

All year round, international volunteer staff are needed to run programme activities, administration, the shop, reception, and site services. Your accommodation, meals and other staff benefits are provided by KISC.

There’s a diverse range of short term and paid long term positions, which can be found on their website.

The Alliance Network brings together small volunteering charities all over Europe. These charities offer short term volunteering projects, that bring together people from different countries to work on focused community projects for short periods of time (from 2 weeks).