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| SPW/Students Partnership Worldwide |
2nd Floor, Faith House
7 Tufton Street
London
UNITED KINGDOM
SW1P 3QB
Phone: 0044 (0)20 72220138
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Program description: |
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SPW aims to equip young people with skills and knowledge to make informed choices about HIV/AIDS, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, basic health and sanitation. In doing so, volunteers are creating a better life for young people in developing countries.
SPW is an international Non-Government Organisation (NGO). We partner international volunteers with local volunteers who use sports, drama, dance and music to communicate youth friendly information. They act as role models and use innovative interactive games to give young people the skills and knowledge they need to make informed choices about their lives.
All volunteers receive one months training which includes local language classes, cross-cultural awareness training, team building skills and how to use sport, drama and music to communicate development issues.
Volunteers work by teaching timetabled lessons in schools on Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health, they run clubs and societies within the school, set up resource centres to provide young people with information and counselling and they run large health days for the wider community.
Rather than just dipping a toe into a different culture, volunteers become totally immersed in it as they live and work with local volunteers in rural communities, possibly miles from another international volunteer. They become part of community life and get to know families, schools and local customs.
We believe young people are best placed to deliver programmes because rural youth will relate to them better than experts, teachers or parents, but we also know that our volunteers need training, guidance and support to fulfil your potential.
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General program information: |
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Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 18-28
Travel to site: Group Travel
Is opportunity more independant or group orientated: Independant
Living arrangements on the program: Tents/Rustic Accommodation, Home stays (living with local families), Independent Living
How long does the program last?: 6 Months to 1 Year
What are the dates of this program: January - August
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Benefits and advantages of the program: |
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You are able to give young people skills and knowledge in ways that their teachers and parents cannot.
You will also discover skills in yourself that you never knew existed and that you can take with you throughout your life.
You will get fully comprehensive support in the country and the UK. You will receive a full pre-departure briefing, 1 months training in country and a debrief on your return. We'll keep you up to date with developments in country, organise reunions, provide you with career advice and workshops. We have an ex-volunteer network who are very active in campaigns such as Stop AIDS Campaign and Make Poverty History.
Not just an opportunity to experience another culture, but become completely immersed in one. The partnership with a local counterpart gives invaluable support and advice and bridges the gap between you and your community, helping you understand the culture and customs surrounding you. Living and working with local volunteers will create sister/brother relationships and friendships for life. You grow close to and become an integral part of the community and get huge satisfaction from helping their communities.
Volunteers remain a part of people’s lives long after they leave their placement, through memories, letters, phone calls and visits, not only this, volunteers are a part of a longer term commitment to development.
It can be a good stepping stone into a career in the sector.
Volunteers have an opportunity to visit places of interest. Volunteers can re-discover themselves and learn true values of life. They come home with amazing memories and knowledge, proactive and wiling to stay involved and tackle the challenges of worldwide issues on campaigns, such as make poverty history and the Stop AIDS campaign.
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Cost or price of this program: |
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Around £3300 depending on the programme. This includes open return flight, work permit, fully comprehensive travel insurance, 4 weeks in country training, support in country & UK - including fundraising advice, food, accommodation and a local allowance.
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Qualifications required: |
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Between 18 and 28
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Salary/pay/benefits description: |
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Voluntary - small local allowance provided.
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Application process Involves: |
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Application form (available on website) and attending an information and selection day in London.
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