Thursday January 26th, 2012
If you intend to join a project in Africa, Asia or Latin America, the first appointment with our North South Preparations is coming up soon:
18th February 2012 – Brighton (book your place now).
The preparation is compulsory for those already booked on a North South project, however it is also a great opportunity to know more about the programme and you can book your project afterwards.
Monday January 16th, 2012
After a successful weekend at the Outdoor Show in London, tomorrow Tuesday 17th January Concordia will have a stall at the Goldsmiths’ Freshers Fayre from 12pm – 4pm.
The fayre is being held the Great Hall. The address is, Richard Hoggard Building Great Hall, Goldsmiths College, New Cross,LONDON, SE14 6NW.
We look forward to see you there!
Wednesday January 11th, 2012
Concordia will hold a stall at the Outdoor Show 2012 from 12th to 15th January in London. Come and meet us at stand Y0108!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Monday January 9th, 2012
Are you wondering what exciting new things you can get involved with in 2012? If you are up for a challenge, enthusiastic about volunteering, want to learn new skills, meet new people and boost your CV. Then why not become a Concordia Co-ordinator? We are now recruiting for our three day Co-ordinator training weekend 29th March – 1st April 2012, to prepare and become a project leader of an international volunteer group in the UK this summer.
How do I apply?
To request an application pack please email Fran on: francesca.corney@concordiavolunteers.org.uk
Friday December 16th, 2011
Our partner Unarec is looking for a volunteer to help in their office in Clermont-Ferrand with theplacement of French volunteers on volunteer projects worldwide. The dates are flexible are can be discussed with the volunteers: from February-March-April to July-August-September.
Candidates should be able to speak French and must have had previous experience in a volunteer programme with Concordia. Accomodation provided in the town center near the office + monthly allowance.
If you are interested in applying please contact us and we will send you an application form.
The deadline for application is the 31st of January.
Read More about this opportunity here>>
Wednesday December 14th, 2011
If you intend to join a project in Africa, Asia or Latin America, please look at the new dates for the preparations in 2012 and pencil them in your diary!
For the first time in 2012 we will hold the summer preparations in London and we hope that this will help you reach us more easily…
18th February 2012 – Brighton (book your place now)
12th May 2012 – London (book your place now)
7th July 2012 – London (book your place now)
13th October 2012 – Brighton
Thursday December 8th, 2011
The new programme for Summer 2012 will be released in March 2012 with over 1500 projects available. If you want us to send you a reminder as soon as the new programme is live on our website, please send us an email and write on the subject “Summer Programme request“.
Wednesday December 7th, 2011
Concordia have fully funded volunteering opportunities available across Europe. A grant covers the cost of flights, food, accommodation, pocket money, training and medical insurance. These projects are part of the European Voluntary Service (EVS) scheme open to 18-30 year olds living in the UK with an UK/EU passport.
If you are interested in any of the following please email Chloe: evs@concordiavolunteers.org.uk
Tuesday November 1st, 2011
Enter our photo competition and you’ll be in with a chance of winning a free project registration! We want you to capture the ‘Concordia volunteer experience’ in a picture. We’re looking for dynamic pictures of volunteers in action!
Prizes for the best three pictures will include:
1st – Free project registration or £50 worth of vouchers
2nd – Concordia hoodie
3rd – Concordia t-shirt
The best pictures will also be used on our website, in our newsletters and for promotional material!
Read more to see the competition rules. (more…)
Friday September 23rd, 2011
Coyote is a publication issued by the Council of Europe and the issue 17 released in July 2011 focuses on volunteering. The edition also features articles from European Year of Volunteering 2011 Alliance members YFJ and CEV on a rights based approach to volunteering and on the economic value of volunteering respectively.
