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The Catholic Worker Farm

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:28/11/2025
Post category:Administrative Work Gender and Human Rights Long term Midterm People in Vulnerable Situations Projects United Kingdom
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The Catholic Worker Farm is an organisation which promotes the themes of the Catholic Workers Movement: Hospitality, community, voluntary poverty, resistance and sustainability. The aim of the project is to provided food, accommodation and support for destitute women and children. These women are asylum seekers or trafficked women who are unable to work or claim government benefits. The Catholic Worker Farm provides a safe environment where these women can try to rebuild their lives with the help of the community members

Pioneer Center

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:28/11/2025
Post category:Children and Adolescents Long term Projects Sports United Kingdom
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The Pioneer Centre is part of the Northampton Association of Youth Clubs (NAYC). NAYC has over 50 years’ experience in providing people with opportunities to enjoy exciting and engaging outdoor and indoor activities as a means of helping them to develop their physical, mental, and spiritual capacities. The majority of the groups that come to the centre will be taking part in the outdoor sports and adventure activities on offer at the centre.

Match and Mentor

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:28/11/2025
Post category:Children and Adolescents Elderly Long term Midterm Projects Special Needs United Kingdom
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Match and Mentor is a Project based in West Norfolk, that supports individuals with learning disabilities and additional support needs. The aim of the project is for each person “to become the best version of themselves” by supporting them in various activities within the local community. Local volunteering activities that are carried out by the beneficiaries include outdoor allotment and gardening projects, conservation groups, older people’s homes, libraries, museums and community groups.

Hertfordshire Scouts Activity Centres

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:28/11/2025
Post category:Arts and Culture Children and Adolescents Long term Midterm Projects Sports United Kingdom
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Hertfordshire Scouts' Activity Centres aim to support the development of young people. They undertake programmes for scouts, guides youth and school groups. They offer a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities on different sites in the county.

Aston Mansfield

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:28/11/2025
Post category:Children and Adolescents Education Long term Midterm Projects United Kingdom
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Aston-Mansfield is a not-for-profit organisation, and a registered charity. The objectives are to develop the community wealth of East London and promote a diverse and inclusive society in which all are free to participate. They provide a holiday and after school programme for primary school children. They currently deliver youth services for SEN, young people with emerging mental health issues, an outreach service and a youth leadership programme.

Advance

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:28/11/2025
Post category:Long term Midterm Projects Special Needs United Kingdom
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Advance is a large organisation that provides practical support and housing to help people with learning difficulties live independently and take part in activities within the community. Advance’s approach to supporting each individual is focussed on the promotion of a quality life.

Why volunteer? Why Colombia?

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:26/11/2025
Post category:Blog
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Maxim Berdugo Voluntario en Colombia (2023-2024) Hello, my name is Maxim Berdugo and I am an ICYE volunteer from Austria. I started my voluntary service at 18 years of age…

William Blake House

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:26/11/2025
Post category:Long term Midterm People in Vulnerable Situations Projects Special Needs United Kingdom
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William Blake House provides residential care to adults with learning disabilities and challenging needs. They have three homes, all located close to Towcester, Northamptonshire. A team of carers support each house directly with management support available at all times. The purpose of the programme is to offer residents stimulating activity and work experience opportunities, promoting personal growth and independence.

Nightsafe

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:26/11/2025
Post category:Gender and Human Rights Long term Midterm People in Vulnerable Situations Projects United Kingdom
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Nightsafe is a charity that works with young people, aged 16-24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They provide accommodation, day centres with information, advice and guidance. They help with emergency needs and work to empower their young people to play a positive part in their community. As part of the services, Nightsafe provides emergency short-term accommodation for young people at their night shelter. At the same location as the night shelter Nightsafe has an activity based day centre called Platform 5.

The Ok Club

Post author:Catalina Matiz
Post published:26/11/2025
Post category:Children and Adolescents Education Long term Midterm Projects Sports United Kingdom
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The OK Club is a youth club in Kilburn, North-West London. The club offers a range of activities and opportunities in the afternoons and evenings for children and young people aged 5 – 18 from the local area. The OK Club works with young people and their families to help build character and capabilities, as they grow into active and engaged adults. The OK Club works closely with the local churches and their work is motivated by their Christian Faith.