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Volunteering in Kenya for 18-25 year olds
Voluntary
Service Overseas
Closing
date: 31 Aug 2013
VSO-ICS gives anyone aged 18-25 a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend 3 months volunteering abroad in Africa
or Asia, working with in-country volunteers, contributing directly to genuine
development projects.
It’s an opportunity to experience another
culture, challenge yourself and develop transferable skills to bring back with
you. The three months volunteering could be part of post-school or college skills
development, or a career break.
The scheme supports people from all backgrounds
and also welcomes applications from those who may have specific needs or
disabilities.
You do not have to pay to volunteer with ICS,
but we do ask you to do some fundraising before you go overseas. This is a key
part of the programme as it helps you develop skills as well as raising
awareness of international development.
Why
volunteer?
We only work with organizations and projects
who have specifically requested our help so you know you are making a real
contribution to fighting poverty.
You will encounter and help tackle some of the
biggest issues of our world today. Like how young people can fulfill their
potential, widening opportunities for people who lack formal education and how
to prevent more people from being affected by HIV and AIDS.
You will be working alongside volunteers from
the country you are in, helping you gain a better understanding of the
challenges faced in that country and life outside the UK.
At the end of the programme you will bring all
this knowledge back to the UK with you, as well as important skills such as
team-working, communication, negotiation and decision making. The experience
gained could help you choose a career path or find a job as well as having made
some great friends.
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent
international development organization that works through volunteers to fight
poverty in developing countries.
VSO's high-impact approach involves bringing
people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international
understanding and action, and change lives to make the world a fairer place for
all.
How to
apply:
To apply please follow the link below, take a
look at the additional information, and apply online.
