FAQ

The Great Generation project participants are aged between 18 to 80 years old. However, there are opportunities for 13 to 18 year olds to volunteer with their family or school.

No. You can also participate in one of our Signature Projects, which are open to everyone. Click here to check the projects that are open at the moment.

Participants require no formal qualifications or experience. The profile of each participant will be matched to the project and group that is more suitable to their skills and knowledge. What we do require is passion, interest and commitment.

No. We are The Great Generation, a global organisation that welcomes participants from all over the world. However, depending on your nationality you may have different visa requirements.

Yes, couples are always welcome to our Open Projects.

Some medical conditions may preclude you from participating in a project. If you have a pre-existing health condition that can be well managed, you can probably still become a participant of our projects. It is very important that you tell us about your condition so that we are able to provide you with accurate information about relevant issues and any limitations it may place on your project.

The Great Generation does not refer to its projects as volunteering. Volunteering implies a unilateral relationship, and our projects are based on a key premise: they are mutually beneficial.