SCI INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTARY SERVICE-AMERICAN GROUP OF SERVICE
Since 1920, in the aftermath of World War I, Service Civil International (SCI) founding members in Europe developed the concept of community service "workcamps" as an alternative to military service. SCI attempts to promote greater understanding, peace and conflict resolution throughout the world through practical measures such as short term and long term volunteer exchanges among all nations and peoples.
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Sci US branch – Volunteering for Peace HOME VOLUNTEER ABROAD OR IN THE UNITED STATES FOR 2 WEEKS UP TO 12 MONTHS Mid term volunteers stay in a project for 31 days to 6 months and Long term volunteers stay in a project for six to twelve months. This commitment enables sustained work for peace both on a concrete level for the branches partners and hosting projects and on a personal level for the volunteer and the members of the community. Short Term Volunteering24 weeks Short term projects are also called workcamps. A workcamp in short is a unique form of volunteering bringing together people from different countries cultures and backgrounds to live and work together with local communities for a period of two to six weeks.
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🌍❤️ Loving the work being done by SCI International! It's inspiring to see people from different backgrounds coming together to promote peace and understanding. Let's keep spreading good vibes and making a difference, one volunteer at a time! #VolunteerForPeace
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