Service Volontaire International (SVI) is non-profit, non-religious, non-political association created by and for volunteers in 2007.  It is located in Belgium, in Brussels and Louvan-la-Neuve (a city of students). SVI is officially recognised as a youth organisation by the Belgian Ministry of Youth and accredited by the European Commission to send out volunteers and coordinate Erasmus+ and SEC programs. SVI takes part in international exchange programs in more than 80 countries. Our main focus is to prepare, send out, and welcome volunteers who wish to take part in international projects/workcamps organised by other local, non-profit associations.

SVI Belgium organises international voluntary camps, mid-term and long-term voluntary projects in Belgium. Thematic areas are social and cultural projects, help in the organisation of artistic events, assistance in youth hostels and cultural centres, participation in green urban initiatives and work with people with disabilities.

Belgium is It is one of the smallest and most densely populated European countries (heavily urbanized). It has 3 official languages (French, Flemish (=Dutch) and German). The headquarters of the EU (such as European parliament) and NATO are located in Brussels. But Belgium is not only an administrative “capital” of the EU, it is also famous because of some of the best music and cinema festivals in the world. The weather can change here 10 times per day and you’d better always carry with you a raincoat. Belgium is multicultural, cosmopolitan and …surrealistic