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Gap Year Opportunity

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An exciting opportunity from Hand in Hand…

At Hand in Hand we have always liked to encourage youth in their response to the poor as well as trying to maintain a youthful image at the charity. As trustees we have decided to have a trial year for a GAP year student to work part time with the charity in the office, gaining an understanding of how a UK charity works as well as developing office skills which will be a great asset for the their future CV and giving the student the opportunity to work at a couple of our projects overseas.

Proposal for year

Visit two projects – One in Kenya (either Daylove or New Hope)

One in Ecuador – Mano y Mano

Minimum length of time at each location 2 weeks, maximum 2 months

At both projects we are able to offer support

Remainder of time working in UK office probably 2 days per week. Duties could include:-

  • Promoting the charity to youth groups, churches, schools, especially out of your experience at the projects
  • Working on our website, eBulletin, newsletter, other publicity
  • Organising Fundraising events
  • Researching local businesses and contacts for ideas
  • General office duties

Beneficial skills:-

  • Confident (i.e. possibly travelling on your own)
  • IT Literate and creative
  • Organised
  • Able to follow instructions
  • Motivated and enthusiastic for the cause of Hand in Hand In Hand

Although the above has been outlined we are open to flexibility and working with the individual in meeting their needs and expectations for the year.

Cost

We asking the individual to pay for their flights, cost of visas and necessary injections for the countries visiting

We will pay for your accommodation, food and travel whilst in the countries

In return we would like you to commit to 2 days per week to the UK Office whilst in the UK

All expenses incurred during the course of your work with us will be met by the charity

 

We believe this opportunity could widen the individual’s perspective and understanding of the poor in developing countries. It will be a memorable experience as well as a valuable in developing the skills you already posses besides developing new ones. By working in a UK office you will gain experience which will be good for future cv’s.

If you want to know more please contact us.