CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Service
Country: Ghana
Closing date: 01 Feb 2014

International Service has been fighting poverty through volunteering for nearly 60 years.

As part of the government-funded International Citizen Service scheme we are offering young people aged 18-25 the opportunity to work with us for 12 weeks in Ghana as well as Burkina Faso, Bolivia and the occupied Palestinian territory.

We are currently recruiting for January 2014 departures however you can also apply for April, July and September departures.

We protect and promote the rights of the most marginalised people in developing countries - women, children, disabled people, and people living with HIV/AIDS.

We have a wide range of placements, so whatever your passion or interest we have something to suit you. We also support our volunteers so that they can contribute their skills and experience in making a difference to the lives of local people.

The scheme is open to everyone, whatever their background, and you don't need any special qualifications or experience. Taking up one of our placements will involve no cost to the volunteer, as they are funded through the Department for International Development. We do ask that participants raise money before their trip, but every support will be given in achieving this.

This is a unique opportunity to work with other young people in developing countries, and take a lead in the fight against global poverty.

It's also a great way to develop life skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication and decision-making.

How to apply:

Go to http://www.internationalservice.org.uk/work_with_us/index.html