Volunteers For Peace Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsVermont, United States2-10 Employees
Volunteers For Peace is a non-profit organization based in Burlington, Vermont, founded in 1982. It coordinates international voluntary service, offering more than 3,000 volunteer placements across over 90 countries, with programs lasting from two to three weeks up to two to three months. The organization aims to support intercultural education, service learning, and community development by providing housing, meals, project leadership, and materials while volunteers cover their own airfare; it also offers customized group opportunities for student or class groups. Its work is centered on helping volunteers build cultural understanding and leadership skills while engaging in grassroots community projects, positioning itself within the non-profit sector focused on international volunteerism and intercultural exchange.