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• About The Great Generation
• Who can take part in a project?
• Fundraising and costs
• Pre-project preparation
• The project itself
• Health and safety
• After your project

The Great Generation Projects are based in the heart of communities in need, where local NGOs are already working, both at home in the UK, and in developing countries around the world. Our projects are based in South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America, Eastern Europe and the UK.

You will meet your project leader from The Great Generation at your pre-project briefings and they will be with you to support you throughout the project. All our project leaders have a background and experience in International Development and leading volunteers. They will be there to coordinate your volunteer work and liaise with our Expert Partners, organizing and overseeing your accommodation, meals, and transport and also facilitating your daily volunteer briefing forum. As well as your project leader, you will have the support of our Expert Partners and their staff, who will be looking at your wellbeing and safety as well as facilitating communication and interaction between volunteers and the community.

The Great Generation volunteer projects run for one to two weeks. This might not seem long enough to make a difference.  In fact, every one of our community-driven projects is carefully designed so that, by the end of two weeks, you will witness the benefits of your work and return home with a greater understanding of a different culture and the many drivers of world poverty.

Accommodation varies from one project to another. You might be accommodated in a hotel, guesthouse or private home stay. We select accommodation based on its proximity to the project site and always ensure that it is safe and comfortable.

No. However, we encourage volunteers to learn a few basic words and phrases, as this will greatly enrich your project experience and will be hugely appreciated by local people in the communities where you work.