Welcome to UNA Exchange
Through a range of volunteering in Wales and the world, UNA Exchange promotes and supports international understanding, cultural exchange and community development whilst at the same time enabling volunteers’ personal growth & development. UNA Exchange volunteers always work in partnership with local community groups.
New FAQ Section!
We've just updated our Frequently Asked Questions section. Hopefully it'll answer any queries you have about UNA Exchange, applying, cancellations, preperation for your projects and so on. To view the new FAQ about volunteering abroad click this link . If you can't find the answer you're looking for then don't hesitate to contact us.
Want to Volunteer Abroad in Summer 2009?
The 2009 / 2010 projects are online! There are hundreds of projects on there at present and they're filling up quickly so don't be left out this summer - apply now! We've got projects in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Greece, Croatia, Slovakia, Poland, Russia and other European countries or further a field in Canada, USA, Korea and Japan. Also you could travel overseas to South East Asia, India, Africa, Central and South America too. If if you have any questions about volunteering abroad then why not get in contact with Owain.
We've just updated our Costs and How to Apply section to try and avoid any confusion about the costs, when you pay for your project and how to actually go about applying for your project. There's an updated section on refunds (and when they apply) as well as an updated step by step guide on how to apply online. We recommend that you read over it before applying for a project as it contains all the information you'll need!
Recommended Project of the Week
If you're not too sure which project to apply for then why not check out our new feature which we're calling 'Project of the week ' - we're so creative! Each week we'll be promoting a different project which we think stands out from the norm; perhaps it's in a country which we don't send many volunteers to or perhaps it could be located in a stunning part of the world or maybe it just sounds cool!!
North South Training Dates for 2009 Set
If you're thinking of volunteering in South America, Africa or Asia in 2009 then you'll need to attend one of our orientation weekends before you go. There are three dates to chose from, one in February, one in July and one in October. More information can be found here.
Where in the World?
Alice Malaiperuman spent 4 months volunteering in Wales as part of a team co-ordinating 2-week conservation projects. She returned to UNA Exchange to work as a staff member between January and May '06, working on conservation and education projects. In June last year Alice set off for India to work in the southern state of Karnataka. You never know where volunteering can lead...
