Experience Exchange Programme

Volunteers from Britain and Ireland can spend up to a year living and working alongside the world church

The Experience Exchange Programme (EEP) offers volunteers from Britain and Ireland a chance to work in a different culture and experience the church in another part of the world. It is run jointly by USPG and the Methodist Church.

Read the experiences of EEPs' from around the world by downloading the EEP Newsletter (pdf, 4.82 MB)

To order for the EEP newsletter email enquiries@uspg.org.uk or call 020 7378 5678.

Duration: Six to 12 months

Skills required: No special professional skills are necessary

Type of placements: Volunteers have taught in schools and vocational training centres; worked on agricultural, building and health projects; assisted with administration, and supported children’s and youth work.

Locations: EEP volunteers have been placed in Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Caribbean, South America and Europe.

Finance: Volunteers are self-funded. A small grant is provided.

Age requirement: 18 at the time of travel overseas; there is no upper age limit

For more information download the Experience Exchange Programme leaflet (pdf, 549 KB) download...

To request an application pack please complete an online form