Destinations – United States of America

FACT FILE

• Population: 300 million
• Capital: Washington DC
• Major languages: English
• Major religions: Christianity
• Monetary unit: US Dollar

PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

• VFP – Volunteers for Peace
  www.vfp.org

Non-governmental, non-for-profit organization which, through the development and running of international work camps, aims to break down cultural, economic and social barriers to promote peace and understanding and encourage personal growth.

TYPES OF PROGRAMMES

• Standard, MTV
• For a number of projects, VFP require a specific motivation form to be sent with the standard Volunteer Exchange Form. Please contact the office and we will email/send you a copy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Visa: The Visa Waiver Programme is still in place for most people travelling on

business, pleasure or transit and who will only be in the US for 90 days or less. Please visit www.fco.gov.uk for more information.

• Arrival info: date of arrival is the start date scheduled for the project.