Diploma in International Volunteering
Transform your overseas experience into a globally recognised diploma alongside your camp
Through our partnership with the Centre for Global Citizenship Studies (CGCS), students can now complete a Level 3 Diploma in International Volunteering alongside their Camps Abroad programme — earning UCAS points while gaining real-world experience.
This is not just volunteering.
It’s a structured academic journey that transforms what you do into something you can prove.
Students complete a 40-hour project placement during camp and use their experience as assessed coursework.
Why Add the Diploma?
Many students travel abroad — but very few can academically demonstrate what they learned.
The diploma is designed to integrate smoothly alongside the student’s experience, offering a clear framework before, during, and after their time abroad.
Delivered in partnership with CGCS, the programme follows an academic structure that supports students throughout their journey. All coursework and reflective tasks are completed remotely, allowing students to study flexibly at times that suit them.
This diploma allows you to:
- Earn up to 16 UCAS points
- Strengthen university & apprenticeship applications
- Evidence leadership, teamwork & resilience
- Gain an internationally recognised Level 3 qualification
You don’t just attend camp — you graduate from it.
How the Learning Works
The qualification runs alongside your trip and is completed before, during and after travel.
Prepare (Before the Trip)
Participate (During Camp)
Reflect (After Return)
You’ll explore:
- Global issues connected to your destination
- Ethical volunteering principles
- Cultural understanding
- Personal goals
You arrive informed, respectful and ready to contribute meaningfully
While on programme you will:
- Complete your 40-hour project placement
- Reflect on daily experiences
- Connect practical work to global issues
- Consider your impact
Your learning is grounded in real life — not a classroom.
You will:
- Evaluate personal growth
- Produce guided coursework
- Create a final presentation
- Demonstrate skills development
Your experiences become academic evidence.
Study Pathways
Choose a pathway that matches your interests and your placement.
- Global Citizenship (applicable for all Camps)
Explore inequality, climate change, culture and international responsibility.
Perfect for: social sciences, education, politics, international relations.
- Wildlife Conservation (applicable for Camp Botswana)
Understand biodiversity, habitats and ethical conservation practices.
Perfect for: biology, zoology, environmental science.
- Marine Conservation (applicable for Camp Zanzibar and Camp Jamaica)
Study marine ecosystems, sustainability and ocean protection.
Perfect for: marine biology, geography, sustainability.
Benefits
Qualification & Credits
What You Will Gain
Our Support Promise
- UK Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
- Up to 16 UCAS tariff points
- Academic transcript provided
- Supports EPQs and personal statements
- Internationally recognised
The course is assessed through structured reflection and guided coursework.
By completing the diploma students develop:
- Leadership & teamwork
- Cultural intelligence
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Ethical thinking
- Academic reflection & writing
These are the exact competencies universities and employers ask for.
Camps Abroad mentors guide you throughout:
- Pre-departure preparation
- In-country supervision
- Reflection guidance
- Coursework support
- Final submission help
We make sure you finish with both memories and measurable outcomes.
Who Can Join?
- Ages 16+ (may start at 15 if turning 16 before completion)
- Available as an add-on to any Camps Abroad programme
- No separate application — opt in during onboarding
