SCI IVS USA works in close collaboration with the international SCI network and partner organizations to facilitate participation in short-term vounteer camps, mid-term, and long-term volunteer projects in communities around the world, as well as initiatives within the United States. These projects address social, environmental, and cultural needs through practical, community-based action.
In addition to project coordination and partnerships, SCI IVS USA provides information, guidance, and support to volunteers before, during, and after their placements. By promoting accessible and inclusive volunteering, SCI IVS USA ensures that people of all backgrounds can take part in meaningful service, regardless of age, experience, or skill level.
Through international voluntary service, SCI IVS USA contributes to peacebuilding by fostering cooperation across borders, encouraging mutual learning, and challenging prejudice and stereotypes. By bringing people together to live and work side by side, SCI IVS USA helps demonstrate that a more just, peaceful, and cooperative world is possible through shared action.
SCI IVS USA upholds SCI’s core values: voluntary action as a tool for social change, solidarity without material reward, and fostering peace through hands-on cooperation. It plays a crucial role in bringing SCI’s mission to North America, proving that grassroots voluntary service can heal divisions and create lasting positive impact.