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Global Xchange is a cross-cultural exchange programme run by VSO (Voluntary Services Overseas) and the British Council.
In September a team of 18 volunteers (aged 18-25) from China and the UK will be arriving in Edinburgh to spend over 6000 hours engaged in voluntary work on local community projects for 10 weeks and we are appealing for community hosts.
Can you host a pair of volunteers in your home?
- Would you like to learn more about another culture and have an international experience from the comfort of your own home?
- Are you available for as little as one week?
- Do you have one spare room? Volunteer pairs will share.
- If not, do you know someone who does?
Global Xchange provides:
- A weekly allowance of £75 per pair of volunteers to cover food costs.
- Volunteers who have gone through a selection process and training.
- A briefing for you before the volunteers arrive.
- Two project supervisors on hand for support whenever necessary.
We ask for people to accommodate 2 volunteers (1 from China and 1 from the UK ). The pair will be same-sex and are willing to share a room. Potential host homes will be asked to provide two satisfactory references and to meet with a Programme Supervisor prior to arrangements being made for the volunteers’ arrival.
Volunteers will be in work placements during the week, will fit in with your schedule and are willing to clean and cook for themselves. Volunteers arrive in Edinburgh on September 20th and depart in the first week of September.
For more information contact Luke Rosier
Programme Supervisor, on 07968 094675