Be another kind of volunteer
Be another kind of volunteer
Save up the costs for of the program
One World Institute offers you the chance to work for your program costs. Your living expenses in Norway, course tuition, and your travels around the world! You are offered various jobs in European countries that will boost not only your budget but also your life experience!
Get familiar with the big issues the world is facing today!
Firstly, you are introduced to the significant issues we believe the world is facing at the moment, such as poverty, environmental changes, health, education or any other significant issues you believe are important to look at. All under the protected environment of an alternative classroom, where studying becomes a meaningful tool to you.
Travel with curiosity in places you have always dreamed of!
Then, you and your team investigate the field you have chosen through the experience of travel. In this way, you will be able to see the reality for yourselves and understand the forces that drive the world, by finding your own place in it.
Time to take action! Choose a field closest to your heart where you can actively contribute!
Now it’s time to use all your gathered knowledge and bring it into practice! Choosing a field that is closest to your heart you can actively contribute in either countries of South-America, Africa or India, collaborating with the locals, hand in hand and bringing a positive and remotely changing impact on people’s lives and yourself.
OUR PROGRAMS
Work, Study, Travel, and Volunteer! Start in Norway, choose your Program, travel the world and become a volunteer in Africa or India.
FIGHTING WITH THE POOR
TRAVEL AND VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA OR INDIA - 18 MONTHS
Packed with studies, work, travel, volunteering and bringing you a new perspective to life. You’ll start in Norway, then travel on land across Asia or Africa, and you’ll finish with 6 months of volunteering in India or Africa.
DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER IN AFRICA OR ASIA - 10 MONTHS
Intense gap year filled with theoretical and practical studies to fight for sustainable development and work shoulder by shoulder with locals in the developing countries. Your team will consist of young people from all over the world, ready for a challenge, action and change!
LEARN TO TRAVEL, TRAVEL TO LEARN
TRAVEL AND VOLUNTEER IN SOUTH AMERICA - 6 MONTHS
Join other like-minded people and venture into remote communities in South America to learn about real-world issues and about conservation practices and Community development.
FAQ
Frequently asked question
1. Who can enroll?
We can accept only EU/EEA passports and citizens of Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.
2. Where can I volunteer?
For this Program, we work closely with Humana People to People, an organization that has branches in Asia, Africa, and South America.
3. What are the application dates?
New teams for the pre-course start each year on the first of March and September, but the Introduction week for the team is always a week before the starting date. You can apply and enroll latest a month before the starting date if there is (are) places left.
More Questions?
We have an FAQ section where you can read more about our most common questions regarding our programs and the school.
Help with an answer?
Chat with us, one of our representatives will replay your questions, you can also book an appointment and get a video call and meet.
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How to get started
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Let's meet & chat!
Select a day and hour that suits you the best. We can have a Skype meeting or phone call, to answer all of your questions about the programs.
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Volunteer qualification
You are interested in joining a program. Next step is to send us a motivational letter and CV. We will analyze your profile to see if you match our criteria.
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Final Interview
If we find you are a great fit for us and you feel this journey is for you, then it’s time to set up a date and an hour for FINAL INTERVIEW. We will go over the questions to make sure you understand all the details and how the programs work.
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Enrollment papers
After passing the final interview, you will receive an acceptance email with enrollment papers and documents. We require you to send the documents back to us at least a month before your arrival. Make sure to pay the enrollment fee within a week after your acceptance.