international citizen service
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International Citizen Service
What is ICS?
International Development Programme
Linked to NCS
7,000 volunteers
Run by 6 Agencies
Cross-cultural
Aims of ICS
Positive Development
Impact
Personal Development
Local/Global Citizenship
Benefits of ICS
Once in a lifetime
opportunity
Fight global poverty
Work alongside in-country volunteers
Real impact on projects which have asked for
assistance
Training and learn new skills
Support to fundraise
Experience another culture
in-depth
Increase employability
Personal development
journey
Case Study
Who?Sophie Hickson
Host country?Philippines
ICS Agency?VSO
Project?Environmental
Who is eligible?
Prepared to
fundraise
Ready for a
challengeMotivated
UK citizen or have right to remain
Available for 10-12
weeks
Aged 18-25
Application Process
Apply via ICS
website
Selection Day
Paperwork
FundraisePre-
departure training
Placement
Action at Home
Please ensure when applying
you select ‘Catch22’
for the question ‘Was this
through an ICS Agency?’
The 7 Dimensions
Positive and realistic
commitment
Commitment to learning
Practical problem solving ability
Flexibility and
adaptability
Self assurance
Working with others
Sensitivity to the needs of
others
Recruitment Advice
Employability skills
Practising group
exercises
Realistic expectations
Know your stuff!
Volunteered in own
communities
Contact/Further Info
Catch22 ICS [email protected]
ICS Websitewww.ics-uk.org.uk
ICS Hub Enquiries020 8780 7400
