INDIA NICARAGUA TANZANIA / Raleigh International
Raleigh International is recruiting volunteers aged 18-25 for Raleigh ICS, a UK Government funded development programme that brings together young people to make a difference in some of the poorest communities around the world.
You will spend ten weeks in India, Nicaragua or Tanzania; working in partnership with local volunteers on community development projects.
In teams of twelve, with a 1:1 ratio of UK volunteers to local (Indian, Nicaraguan or Tanzanian) volunteers you will be supported by an expert team of staff, local NGO partners and two experienced team leaders.
Programmes focus on water and sanitation and natural resource management, and you will take part in a number of activities to affect change in these areas. These could include:
- Action research – surveying and data collection in the community
- Infrastructure – construction using local materials and sustainable techniques with the assistance of professional builders, carpenters and engineers
- Peer to peer education – working with local youth groups to raise awareness of development issues
- Training – providing information to enable the maintenance and repair of infrastructure to ensure long-term benefit
- Awareness raising – developing campaigns and working with self help groups, co-operatives and other community groups to inspire local people to make a difference in their own communities
On returning to the UK, you will attend further training to help you to develop an Action at Home project; your chance to inspire and positively change your own community through the passion and skills gained on your placement. This project must be completed within six months of your arrival back in the UK.
To take part in the Raleigh ICS programme, you will need to first apply online through the ICS website, stating Raleigh International as your chosen delivery agency. You will then be invited to a selection day where you will be assessed against the Raleigh ICS volunteer dimensions, which include practical problem solving ability, flexibility and adaptability and working with others. Successful candidates will then be invited to training and be asked to fundraise for their place.
Raleigh ICS is designed to be an inclusive programme and we do not require volunteers to have particular skills or qualifications. Assessment is based on volunteers demonstrating their passion and commitment to the programme, and their willingness to learn; however, all applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have taken part in positive action in the past – for instance volunteering or fundraising.
For detailed information about the programme, please visit our website.
EXPIRED
—————————————————————————————————-
Please be careful when looking for jobs abroad on the internet. We advise you to research any employer before accepting a job offer. For more information see our Warnings, Safety and Spotting Scams page.