Overview

Partners from participating countries work together on a shared theme or activity helping them form collaborative and long-lasting relationships. The funding allows partners to exchange volunteers that are involved in non-profit making activities. It provides an opportunity to learn, share knowledge and gives volunteers a life-changing experience.

Basic Facts

• One partner from a participating country.
• Projects last for 2 years and should involve 2-6 volunteers from each organisation.
• Volunteer placements last for a minimum of 21 days.
• All volunteers must be over 50 but can be new or experienced volunteers.
• Each partner is responsible for their own funding.

If you’d like to find out more about the type of projects funded through Senior Volunteering funding take a look at the projects around the UK map and our project directories.

Funding Facts

Funding is calculated on the number of volunteers sent and hosted by the organisation and depends on the duration of the volunteering placements. The Senior Volunteering funding contributes to:

• Project management
• Travel costs
• Subsistence (accommodation , living expenses, and special assistance based on the needs of the individual)

Currently participating in a Senior Volunteering Project? Find help on managing your grant and running your project or chat to a member of the Grundtvig team on 0845 199 1919, or email grundtvig@uk.ecorys.com.