Students Partnership Worldwide (SPW) are offering bursaries for young people aged between 18 and 28 to volunteer in Africa or Asia.

Bursaries, aimed at encouraging applications from young people who would not normally consider volunteering overseas, will cover 75% of the costs of the programme.

Full support will be provided on how to fundraise for the remaining 25%.

Applicants must be:

• aged between 18 and 28 years old;
• educated to A-level standard or equivalent;
• able to commit the time (6-8 months);
• able to fundraise 25% of the volunteer fees.

SPW say they would particularly welcome applications from young people from Black & Minority Ethnic communities since they are currently under-represented within the organisation.

Applicants must also be able to show:

• interest in the cultural issues they will face;
• enthusiasm for the work they will undertake;
• understanding of the values and ethos of SPW;
• commitment to living in a rural community;
• the ability to meet the personal challenges they will face.

How to apply

There are limited spaces so SPW advise that you apply as soon as possible. For more details visit the SPW website or email them at info@spw.org

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