International Citizen Service July 2016 Sustainable Development Goals

International Citizen Service July 2016

Sustainable Development Goals

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International Development What is International Development?

What is ICS? International Citizen Service, or ICS, is a volunteering opportunity for 18 – 25 year olds, backed by the UK Government and led by VSO. To volunteer you don’t need cash, skills or qualifications – just the ambition to make a difference.

Where does ICS work? ICS works in some of the poorest countries in the world – currently ICS operates in over 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America

Our Partners

Volunteer Journey

What’s Included? • Flights and Visas • Vaccinations and Insurance • Accommodation and Food • Support and Guidance throughout your volunteer journey • Fundraising Support

What you could be doing? ICS works with local communities to make sure people can; • Enterprise & Business - Earn a decent living by working with businesses and enterprises to help them grow. • Education - Get a good education by encouraging more young people to attend school, but also make sure they are included once they are in school. • Health - Get the information they need so they can stay safe and healthy by reaching out to young people about topics like sexual health and personal hygiene. • Civil Rights - Live in a fairer world by making sure that children, young people, women and disabled people know their rights. • Environment - Protect their environment by supporting communities to protect their environment for the future, and to adapt to the effects of climate change.

ICS has three Interdependent Outcomes: Project Impact Active Citizenship Personal Development

My Volunteer Experience

Why is ICS perfect for you? If you've done NCS then you're guaranteed an invite to an assessment day, as long as we have places and you're eligible.

Impact on the Volunteer Through ICS, young people take on new challenges and develop their skills and confidence. A new, firsthand perspective on global issues that affect people every day. Unrivaled experience to put on your CV which will set you apart and really impress future employers.

Thank You Any Questions? www. volunteerics. org