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2-Week Specials - Volunteer in Ethiopia

If you're in the 16 to 19 age group and in full-time education, why not join us on our short programmes designed for you? Aimed to give you valuable work experience or develop a particular skill in two to three weeks, these placements are structured to allow you to make the most of a short time overseas.

You will be with a small group of fellow-students. With a mixture of taught sessions, hands-on and observational work, as well as evening activities and weekend excursions, this is a perfect way to have some fun while contributing massively to your CV or UCAS form!

Summer Volunteering Projects in the Developing World

We have a diverse range of 2 Week Specials available in Summer 2010

Care & Conservation in Costa Rica
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
If you're interested in working with children, joining a conservation project, practicing your Spanish skills, and living in a gorgeous country, then look no further than this trip! Costa Rica is one of the most stable and well developed countries in Central America, creating a perfect mix for volunteers who want to experience Latin America.
Volunteers can choose to spend a week on both the Conservation and Care projects or spend the two weeks just at the Conservation project. Please let us know which you prefer when you apply.
During your time at the conservation project at Barra Honda National Park you will be given an extensive tour of the park, including the caves that the park is famous for. You'll also be involved in a variety of on-going projects which may include reforestation work, a mammal study, a butterfly and bat study, painting buildings and maintaining and restoring trails.
The volunteers going on to join the Care project will then spend the second week working at one of our care projects in Liberia, Projects Abroad’s main base in Costa Rica. Volunteers can help out by playing games with the children and giving them attention they would otherwise not receive. There is also the opportunity to provide some basic English lessons if you'd like to take part in classes. You will work at the one of the care centres during the day and your evenings will be filled with activities ranging from dance lessons to quizzes. Living in Liberia provides a great opportunity to speak Spanish with local people if you’re interested in improving or picking up some language skills.
A weekend trip to an outdoor destination is included for all 2-Week Special volunteers. Experience all the beauty this magnificent country has to offer while helping out on a volunteer project. Pura Vida!
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Care & Community in Ethiopia
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
By volunteering on a Care and Community project in Ethiopia you will be offering the children the care and attention that they are so desperate for. Volunteers are based in an orphanage or care centre in the capital city of Addis Ababa
Depending on your interests and skills, you will also have the opportunity to teach the children a wide variety of subjects. Your time will be split so that in addition to spending time with the children you will also be able to have a lasting impact on the orphanage or centre itself by helping with painting and renovation work.
At the weekend you will get a chance to visit the countryside outside of Addis on a trip to Entoto Mountain or you could relax at some hot water springs. You will also have the chance to visit a monastery and learn about Ethiopia’s history.
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Care in Fiji
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
Volunteering on a care project in Fiji is an ideal way to get involved with the local community of this fascinating island nation and help improve conditions for disadvantaged children. Volunteers are based in Nadi on the main island, Viti Levu.
You will spend your time split between playing with and caring for the children in the mornings and renovating and redecorating a kindergarten in the afternoon.
Although this project is relatively short, it gives you the opportunity to make a significant difference in other people’s lives as well as your own.
At the weekend you can either relax on one of Fiji’s renowned island beaches or take a trip inland to visit a traditional Fijian village.
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Care & Community work in Ghana
• Sunday June 27^th – Saturday July 10^th
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
Our 2-week Care & Community Projects in Ghana are based in either Cape Coast or the Akuapem Hills. Although this project is relatively short, it gives you the opportunity to make a significant difference in other people's lives as well as your own. You will learn about another culture as you explore and get to know different areas of Ghana. In both locations, you will be hosted by a local family, which allows you to become fully immersed in the Ghanaian way of life.
Volunteers based in Cape Coast will spend two weeks working in an orphanage, renovating and decorating the building in the mornings and playing with/caring for the children in the afternoons. By putting in a new floor or painting a mural on a neglected wall, you will be making a valuable and lasting contribution to the orphanage.
Volunteers in the Akuapem Hills will become part of a small friendly community. In the mornings you will be working on a community project, helping to paint and renovate a local school. In the afternoons you will work at one of the care projects in the Hills, playing games and arranging activities for the children.
Wherever you volunteer you will leave a lasting impression on the children by giving them the extra attention, love, and care that is lacking in their daily lives.
At the weekend we'll take you to visit Kakum Rainforest Reserve near Cape Coast where you can hike through the jungle and experience the canopy walkway high in the trees. You will also have the opportunity to visit Cape Coast's slave fort and stop off at one of Ghana's palm fringed beaches for some well deserved rest and relaxation.
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Care & Community work in Jamaica
• Sunday June 27^th – Saturday July 10^th
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
Volunteers on this project will dedicate their time to improving the lives of children in a local orphanage by running a summer camp programme. The aim of this project is to foster social development and cultural exchange through art, drama, dance, and sports.
Volunteers will be involved in scheduled activities with the children including arts & crafts activities, imaginative games and performing arts like dance and drama. Volunteers will also arrange both indoor and outdoor games including sports such as softball, football, netball, and athletics.
Volunteers will help with painting projects in various areas of the orphanage; this may involve painting fences, walls or creating colourful murals. Volunteers will also help plant vegetables and fruits in the home’s vegetable garden. At the end of the two weeks there will be a mini-concert and an arts & crafts exhibition where the children will get to showcase their talents and their art pieces.
On the weekend you will go on a trip to one of the island’s famous beaches or caves. This will be coupled with a rich immersion into the music, dance, food and other cultural aspects for which Jamaica is known.
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Care in Moldova
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
If you have plenty of energy and enthusiasm, you can help to give Moldovan children a summer holiday to remember. Moldova is the poorest country in Europe and many of the children we work with here are orphans or have special needs. While they are housed and looked after, they do not receive much attention or affection - which is where you come in.
Working at a summer camp on the outskirts of Chisinau, the capital of Moldova, you will organise games and activities for groups of young children, and teach them a little English through fun, informal lessons. Volunteers are welcome to use their own ideas and interests, whether your strong point is in sports, music or arts and crafts. While you work, you will also be learning about life in a rarely-visited country with a fascinating history.
At the weekend we will organise a barbecue party on the beach-like banks of the River Bic. This is a great chance to socialise with other volunteers and Moldovans, as well as to try a few of the local delicacies.
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Care & Arabic or French in Morocco
• Sunday July 4^th – Saturday July 17^th
• Sunday July 25^th – Saturday August 7^th
Although geographically Morocco lies closer to Europe; culturally, politically and economically it has far more in common with the Middle East. Arabic is the official language of the country, giving you an ideal opportunity to make real progress as you are immersed both inside and outside the classroom. As the second most widely spoken language, French is also very easy to learn here.
Our Language courses will provide you with 20 hours of classroom time with a skilled language professional. Alongside these classes, you and your fellow volunteers will work on vital community projects in one of our partner day care centres in Rabat. Daily tasks include playing games with the children and helping them with basic education.
Throughout your placement and visit to Morocco, you will have ample opportunity to practice the Arabic or French you are learning. You will live with an Arabic or French speaking family who will encourage you to practice at home as much as possible.
During the weekend, a trip to the beach will be arranged, you will also get to see the historic sites of Rabat.
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Care & Community Work with French in Senegal
• Sunday July 11^th – Saturday July 24^th
• Sunday July 25^th – Saturday August 7^th
Based in the picturesque town of St Louis in northern Senegal, this placement combines intensive French lessons with the chance to experience a taste of Senegalese culture and contribute to the local community. This is a great project for language students and anyone wanting to experience a cultural immersion.
You will receive three hours of French tuition a day. Classes are interactive and you will be given encouragement every step of the way. You can put your new knowledge into practice on a daily basis as you get to know St. Louis and mix with local people. Whether you want to master the basics or improve on the French you already know, the teaching will be adjusted to your level.
During your placement you will be involved in renovating and decorating classrooms in a local kindergarten, creating a clean and colourful environment for children to return to after their school holidays. You also have the chance to work with some of the street-children who live in and around St. Louis. You will be able to prepare nourishing meals for them and even organise a football tournament.
Your weekend trip takes you over the border into the Mauritanian desert where you have plenty of opportunity to relax and socialise at a tented camp in beautiful area of blue sea and pristine sand dunes.
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Care & Community work in Sri Lanka
• Sunday July 4^th – Saturday July 17^th
• Sunday July 25^th – Saturday August 7^th
Based in several small towns along the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, south of Colombo, care work in Sri Lanka is a multifaceted experience offering an enormous variety of choice. However, all the work has one basic requirement in common: a love of working with children.
You will work with your fellow volunteers in orphanages and day care centres helping children learn the alphabet or organising activities like arts and crafts. In the afternoons, volunteers assist in numerous areas with the children - from helping with homework to organising and playing sports and games to reading with a child individually.
You will live with a local host family, which allows you to be fully immersed in the Sri Lankan way of life.
Depending on the weather during the weekend, we will either take you rafting or to one of the many beaches in the region for water sports.
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Community Building in South Africa
• Sunday July 11^th – Saturday July 24^th
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
If you want to get your hands dirty and see physical results from a short placement overseas, our community building project may be the project for you. On this project volunteers will get involved in building cinder block homes for the less fortunate residents of the township of Mfuleni.
This is a very poor township with a number of pressing problems. Within the village and surrounding areas many families live in inadequate accommodation. This project enables volunteers to play a key role in the building of new better quality homes, making Mfuleni a more comfortable and safe place to live. Daily activities include digging foundations, mixing and pouring cement, building a roof, or putting the finishing coat of paint on the completed house.
Volunteers live with local host families which gives a unique insight into this fascinating country.
At the weekend you will go on a trip with other volunteers and our local staff to famous Table Mountain and Cape Point National Park. You may even have the chance to go whale watching at nearby Hermanus.
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Spanish & Turtle Conservation in Mexico
• Sunday June 27^th – Saturday July 10^th
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 8^th – Saturday August 21^st
Located at the Campamento Tecoman biological station on the Pacific Coast, you will spend your time learning Spanish and helping out on a variety of conservation projects, including the protection of the rare Olive Ridley turtle. This project offers you an opportunity like no other.
You will receive up to four hours of Spanish tuition a day. Classes are extremely interactive and you will receive great encouragement every step of the way. Whether you want to master the basics or improve your current level of Spanish, the teaching will be adjusted to suit you.
During many of the evenings you will be working on our turtle project - helping count, collect and bury the precious eggs in a safe enclosure to protect them from predators and poachers. Once the eggs have hatched you will help release the newborns into the sea. Volunteers also look after the adult turtles that we have in pools; these turtles have been injured and would not survive in the wild. Finally you will also be involved in our crocodile conservation work and a study of the wildlife in the local lagoon.
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Conservation in Peru
• Sunday June 27^th – Saturday July 10^th
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
For a chance to truly get away from it all this summer, join us for two weeks in the Peruvian rainforest, deep in the heart of the Amazon. This project offers a unique chance to experience the rainforest environment and participate in important conservation activities.
On arrival at the Taricaya Lodge, our jungle base, you will be given a full orientation and receive an introduction to the project from one of our conservation staff. You will spend the two weeks working on the same schedule as regular and more experienced volunteers. Projects currently include wildlife observations from our viewing platform high in the jungle canopy, night observation walks along the extensive network of trails, work on our animal release programme, and pilot farm scheme.
All volunteers live together at the lodge in shared rooms or small bungalows. Your weekend trip will either be a camping trip down river or a visit to Puerto Maldonado where you can relax in more luxurious surroundings and have a fun night out.
For more information about our work at Taricaya Lodge and monthly updates on all the projects in the rainforest check out our Volunteer Conservation Peru website
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Conservation in South Africa and Botswana
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 8^th – Saturday August 21^st
Even before you arrive at our Conservation project in Southern Africa you will see some stunning wilderness on your journey to base camp. You will fly into Polokwane, in the northern region of South Africa, and then drive across the Botswana border. Your final destination is Legodimo – our large nature reserve.
You will stay at the conservation lodge, which is well facilitated to accommodate volunteers. It has large dorm rooms, hot water showers open to the stars and a large open air communal area, complete with a fire circle and braai pit (similar to a BBQ). All of this is set against a truly remarkable backdrop, beautiful scenery and the impressive wildlife of the Limpopo River.
Volunteering on this project is hard work, a lot of fun and extremely interesting. You will be involved in wrapping trees to prevent damage from elephants, removing alien plants and collecting scientific data on the birds and elephants in the reserve.
Volunteers will be accompanied at all time by our conservation leader, Gerrit. He has lots of experience with all tasks and activities that volunteers are involved in, as well as a great knowledge of the region’s geography and a good understanding of all animals the group will encounter. He will pass on his expertise and enthusiasm to volunteers, who can learn a lot from his experience living in the bush.
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Diving & Marine Conservation in Thailand
• Sunday 11^th July – Saturday 24^th July
• Sunday 25^th July – Saturday 07^th August
All volunteers on our conservation project in Thailand will be met by one of our staff in Krabi, just 20km from Ao Nang where the project is based. This trip is perfect for anyone fascinated by marine life. You will complete a four-day Open Water course to qualify you to dive. In the initial stages when you’re in shallow water, you will learn how to breathe, clear your mask and equalise pressure. You will also become familiar with the buddy system and underwater sign language. Observing and analysing reef damage and fish populations, you play a part in conserving this precious ecosystem off the coast of South West Thailand.
Once you have qualified, your efforts are rewarded as you descend into a stunningly clear underwater world of tropical fish, turtles, sea urchins and corals that you never knew existed. You will also help with a beach clean-up and take part in some mangrove reforestation work.
After your two weeks, you will return home with a universally recognised qualification, a wealth of diving experience and the knowledge that you have made a useful contribution to the preservation of a wonderful marine ecosystem – as well as some great memories of Thailand.
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Cooking Lessons in India
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 8^th – Saturday August 21^st
Indian cuisine is not just delicious and wonderfully spicy; it is also highly nutritious and steeped in tradition. South Indian cooking from Tamil Nadu uses the widest variety of spices and flavours of any cuisine in the world. This is an opportunity to learn how to make all the different curries that make up a Thali, to perfect a Dosa or to create mouth-watering coconut chutney.
At the same time, this is much more than a cookery course. You will learn some of the traditions and ideas behind an elaborate South Indian feast, experience catering for large numbers in a hotel kitchen and maybe even help to prepare a wedding dinner. We will also provide one-to-one instruction on specific dishes, their preparation and presentation.
There will be a weekend break to Kanyakumari at the southern tip of India. You will have the chance to laze around one of the many sun-soaked beaches, watch its famed sunsets and visit the massive Thiruvalluvar statue.
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Community Building in Jamaica
• Sunday August 8^th – Saturday August 21^st
Volunteers are needed in Jamaica to work on a 2 Week Special Community Building Project, helping to repair and build homes in Manchester. Volunteers work with local builders as part of a committed and dedicated team doing minor repairs to aluminium roofs, putting in louvre windows, mixing mortar and laying blocks.
Jamaica is a tropical island that is situated on the hurricane belt. Manchester has had its fair share of damage from hurricanes over the years and we are constantly looking at preventative measures to lessen the impact of hurricanes on the poor and the elderly. This has led to the partnership of Projects Abroad Jamaica and the ADRA, two organisations which share a similar vision.
ADRA International operates as an independent humanitarian agency focusing on development and relief work. The collaboration of Projects Abroad Jamaica and ADRA will result in changing the lives of the poor and needy by repairing homes in Manchester. Come and be a part of this life-changing experience by making a valuable contribution to the improved standard of living of those in need.
On the weekend you will go on a trip to one of the island’s famous beaches or caves. This will be coupled with a rich immersion into the music, dance, food and other cultural aspects for which Jamaica is known. All volunteers will receive a certificate at the end of the project.
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Inca Projects & Archaeology in Peru
• Sunday June 27^th – Saturday July 10^th
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
Do you want to find out more about the amazing history of the Inca civilization? You will arrive in the Inca's Sacred Valley of Peru to work outdoors, surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Andes to help with our archaeological activities and community projects.
Your trip will begin in Cusco with an introduction to the grandeur of the Inca Empire. You will then be taken to the small Andean hamlet of Huyro, where you will work with our local archaeological experts. Here we work with the Peruvian Historical Institute helping to uncover and clear Inca terraces and buildings in an area only recently discovered as a new Inca settlement.
Volunteers also assist with work around the shared volunteer house and run community projects in the local area.
You will be taken to see many of the archaeological wonders of Peru including the magnificent Machu Picchu and Ollantaytambo where the Inca fought their last battle with the Conquistadores. You will be able to visit the ruins and see the markets of traditional Peruvian towns. You could even white water raft down the Urubamba River and have a last night out in the Inca capital, Cusco.
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Journalism in Romania
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 8^th – Saturday August 21^st
For those looking to break into the competitive world of journalism, this is for you! You will be based in Brasov working on ‘The Village’ magazine, an English and Romanian language magazine targeted at both expatriates and local Romanians. As a writer you will work on specific assignments, focusing on village issues, with guidance from the editor.
You will be interviewing local people, reviewing events, writing features and taking photographs. As you work alongside the local experts you can put your passion into practice. Before leaving Romania you should have several articles ready to be published in the next edition.
A trip to Dracula's castle, a visit to a UNESCO church and time visiting a traditional Romanian village should inspire your writing! Finally, no trip to Brasov would be complete without an evening out on the town where Austrian, Hungarian and Romanian cultures meet.
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Photography in Romania
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 8^th – Saturday August 21^st
A photo journalist will help you put together your own portfolio on this placement, offering guidance with lens operation through to the more advanced 'depth of field' technique. In the mornings you concentrate on theory and technique and in the afternoons you have the chance to put your skills to the test. You can experiment as you explore the medieval town of Brasov and the famous Dracula's Castle.
Time in the Carpathian Mountains will improve your landscape photography skills, and you might even spot and photograph the wild bears and wolves that inhabit this rural location. If you have a special interest in photographing people and architecture you can head to Bucharest, Romania’s capital.
With the assistance of a trained journalist, you'll complete an assignment for a local magazine. You will return home with in-depth knowledge of your camera, a diverse and colourful portfolio and your work in print.
Your middle weekend will be spent with your fellow journalism volunteers visiting a UNESCO church and a traditional Romanian village.
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Law in China
• Sunday June 27^th – Saturday July 10^th
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
For anyone considering a career in law, spending two weeks visiting a law organisation in Shanghai will offer a unique work experience opportunity. Your time will include visits to a law firm and various legal departments.
Upon arrival, you will receive a briefing on the legal system in China from your supervisor who speaks excellent English and will be happy to answer any of your questions. During the two-week placement, you will get a broad overview of law in China, spanning the entire legal spectrum of commercial and corporate law.
Your work may include researching case studies, proof reading documents and making comparisons between the Chinese and British legal system.
Volunteers on this placement live in furnished apartments with other volunteers in the Pudong area of Shanghai (on the East side of the river). During the weekend, a city tour and a visit to Hangzhou and its beautiful West Lake will be organised.
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Human Rights in South Africa
• Sunday July 11^th – Saturday July 24^th
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
If you are passionate about Human Rights and want to experience working with disadvantaged children in Africa, then this is the project for you. This truly amazing placement will have you living in Cape Town, working alongside Theodore Kamwimbi, one of the country's most experienced Human Rights lawyers, who has worked with the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Theo will use the two weeks you have together to try to show you as much as he possibly can about the work he does in the poorer areas of the city. You will have to be prepared for some rather harrowing cases as you meet with orphaned, neglected and abandoned children.
At the other end of the scale Theo meets with people who can play a role in trying to improve the lives of these kids, including the politicians and civil servants who make and implement laws. He will also organise for you to attend lectures and meetings with people who can really give you inside knowledge on what Human Rights work is all about.
On the weekend you will go on a trip with other volunteers and our local staff to famous Table Mountain, Cape Point National Park, or you may go whale-watching at nearby Hermanus!
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Medicine in Argentina
• Sunday July 4^th – Saturday July 17^th
• Sunday July 25^th – Saturday August 7^th
Based in a number of different hospitals, this placement offers volunteers an excellent opportunity to observe the medical profession first hand. Argentina shares many similarities to Europe and the modern techniques used in hospitals will be extremely relevant to anyone looking to study medicine in the future.
Volunteers have the chance to witness all aspects of working in a hospital. You will visit a variety of different departments to allow you to observe procedures, work in maternity units and help out on ward rounds. There is also the opportunity to visit some medical lectures. Some Spanish would be useful but don’t worry if your level is not very high – we will provide a translator to accompany you.
On the weekend we will take you into the Andes Mountains to see traditional villages and huge condors. There may also be an opportunity to visit the house which once belonged to the famous Argentine socialist revolutionary Che Guevara.
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Medicine in India
• Sunday June 27^th – Saturday July 10^th
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 8^th – Saturday August 21^st
This placement is an eye-opener, an amazing opportunity for anyone who wants to study medicine. It offers you a unique insight into medicine in the developing world.
Throughout the two weeks, you’ll have the chance to spend time in a variety of medical institutions. You may start off at the busy Saravana hospital where there can be up to 500 consultations a day or at the modern multi-specialty Vadamalayan hospital.
During the two weeks, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Leprosy clinic in Manamadurai where you will see how this disease gets treated and how surgery and physiotherapy are carried out. As a contrast, you will also have the chance to experience 5000 year-old traditional Ayurvedic medical treatments at the Sree Ramakrishna Naturopathy and Ayurvedic Resort.
The doctors are eager to show you all they can and share their knowledge. On arrival you will be briefed on India's medical system and taught basic physical examination skills.
There will be a weekend break to Kanyakumari at the southern tip of India. You will have a chance to laze around one of the many sun-soaked beaches, watch its famed sunsets and visit the massive Thiruvalluvar statue.
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Healthcare in Jamaica
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
In the land of Usain Bolt, Marcus Garvey and Bob Marley there is an overflow of adolescent talent in sports, academics, creative arts and science. However, even in this country teeming with talent there is a great need for these same adolescents to be taught and guided into proper health practices not only by adults but also from their peers.
The Manchester Day Camp provides an opportunity where volunteers can learn more about health issues in Jamaica and within the Caribbean affecting adults and adolescents.
The 2 Week Special volunteers will be part of the Day Camp coordinated by the Manchester Health Department in partnership with Projects Abroad. The camp will be held at the Manchester Comprehensive Clinic. The aim of the camp is to provide teens with a creative outlet for the summer while using the opportunity to educate this age group about managing all aspects of their health. There is a team of staff in place that includes the Camp Director, Camp Counsellors and volunteers that will facilitate discussions and activities aimed at educating adolescents about healthy lifestyles and seeking to effect behaviour change. External speakers are also invited to lead talks on specific health issues such as, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, asthma, sickle cell and heart disease in adolescence.
Included in the camp are many practical activities that make the educational topics fun and interesting. These include songs, dance, drama, visual arts and movies. The theme for this camp is “Putting health education into practice”. What better way for you to spend your summer than to come and share with other teens your experiences and in return learn from them. If you are interested in healthcare or if you are just interested in being a part of helping to promote healthy living then this is a great opportunity for you.
In addition to the Day Camp volunteers will have the opportunity to tour the Mandeville Regional Hospital, the largest hospital in Manchester. It has four main departments, medicine, general surgery, paediatrics and obstetrics and gynaecology. It also has a critical care unit and an accident and emergency and outpatient clinic.
Volunteers will also receive a one day workshop about actively taking and monitoring vital signs, first aid and the Jamaican healthcare system. You will then have the chance to use your new skills on a day spent with a community outreach mobile clinic based in a poor community.
On the weekend you will go on a trip to one of the island’s famous beaches or caves. This will be coupled with a rich immersion into the music, dance, food and other cultural aspects for which Jamaica is known. A certificate of participation will be given to all volunteers who take part in this project.
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Medicine in Mongolia
• Sunday June 27^th – Saturday July 10^th
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
If your passion is medicine then this is a great opportunity to further your knowledge and gain practical experience. The time you spend on this project will be of huge benefit for when you go to medical school or to help you secure a place studying medicine at university.
You will be working in one of Ulaanbaatar's leading hospitals under expert supervision. On arrival in Ulaanbaatar, an introductory session will cover basic professional skills as well as Mongolian attitudes and ideas. The focus of the practical work will be at the Central University Hospital of Mongolia, the largest hospital in the country. You'll leave after experiencing medicine in the most remote city on earth and gaining valuable insight into rural community issues.
You will be taken to Terelj National Park where you will be able to see wild horses and ride a camel. The sights are spectacular! You will also get to experience a traditional Mongolian barbecue, which is a great time to socialise with the other volunteers and local staff.
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Medicine or Physiotherapy in Nepal
• Sunday June 27^th – Saturday July 10^th
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
This 2 Week Special programme is designed to give you an unparalleled overview of physiotherapy or medicine in Nepal. Based in the intriguing Nepalese capital Kathmandu, physiotherapy and medical volunteers will spend time in the Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre for Disabled Children which is always an inspiring placement thanks to the fantastic work that goes on there. Medical volunteers will also spend time in a maternity clinic, and visit a number of different hospital departments.
You will live with a host family close to the areas where you will be working and will participate in evening activities planned by our local staff.
At the weekend there will be a trip to the central markets and local temples, as well as the option to explore the hills around Kathmandu by mountain bike.
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Sports in Ghana
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 1^st – Saturday August 14^th
Spend two weeks in friendly, wild West Africa. Use your sporting talents to teach new skills and train children at a football project in the Akuapem Hills. Ghanaians are passionate about football and you will spend your first week based at our sports placement in Accra learning football coaching techniques before heading to the semi-rural Akuapen Hills to coach football to local children.
Preparing the children for a local match, which you can then help to referee, will show off your coaching skills. By interacting with the children on a personal level, you will develop their skills and confidence while having fun playing football at the same time.
On the weekend, we'll take you to Cape Coast to visit Kakum Rainforest Reserve where you can hike through the jungle and experience the canopy walkway high in the trees. If Accra's football team, Hearts of Oak, is playing we'll take you along.
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South Africa 2 week special - World Cup Football
•Sunday June 27^th to Saturday July 10^th
All of South Africa is excited about the World Cup. Here is a chance to catch the local version of World Cup Fever. In the townships of southern Cape Town, there are tens of thousands of children with a passion for football. Projects Abroad volunteers are needed to train and coach some of them for our World Cup simulation tournament! You will be asked to help us split the children up into different teams, named after different countries represented in the World Cup. Then you will have the chance to help prepare one of the teams for the great day.
With the help of our tournament manager, Jason Davis, you will be asked to train up your team, improving their football skills, including teamwork and fair play! You should watch some of the World Cup games with them on television, and do some analysis. With a bit of luck some of the children will pick up hints about passing, tackling, positioning, scoring, defending and goalkeeping from Rooney, Essien, Messi, Ronaldo and the rest ...
The essence of this project will be spending time on a football pitch providing encouragement for the disadvantaged children training with you. They will all be on holiday from school and many of them will be idle. We need volunteers to channel their energy into football, the sport they enjoy the most.
At the weekend, we'll make plans around the football matches, but you'll definitely get to see Table Mountain and the Cape of Good Hope.
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Teaching in Jamaica
• Sunday July 11^th – Saturday July 24^th
The focus of this 2 Week Special teaching project is to promote the concept of holistic learning and education; through the provision of activities that expose children not only to academic study but also to areas of drama, language, arts, music, technology and sports.
The McIntosh Memorial Primary School runs an integrated Summer School Programme each year. Teaching volunteers will work for four hours a day and are needed to assist in teaching core courses for remedial students, namely; basic reading and mathematics. However volunteers may also be involved in geography, cultural exchange through song and dance, arts and crafts and physical education.
Volunteers should have a love of children and be patient, tolerant and flexible. If you have any specific skills please let us know, however, no experience is required to help on this project. As volunteers you should be willing to become fully integrated in all aspects of the summer school and lead an activity if requested or assist the teacher in charge.
Activities will include; treasure hunts, teaching basic literacy, teaching sports and sportsmanship, teaching drama, music, song and dance, improving the class environment through crafts and cultural activities.
To conclude the Summer School a Parents Open Day will be held where parents can come in and view their children’s work and meet the volunteers. We will also put on a concert for the children to showcase their song and dance skills.
On the weekend you will go on a trip to one of the island’s famous beaches or caves. This will be coupled with a rich immersion into the music, dance, food and other cultural aspects for which Jamaica is known. Each volunteer will receive a certificate of participation at the end of the programme.
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Veterinary Medicine in India
• Sunday July 18^th – Saturday July 31^st
• Sunday August 8^th – Saturday August 21^nd
If you're thinking of becoming a vet or veterinary nurse then this is the perfect project for you. You will have the chance to work with domestic and farm animals in Madurai and in the countryside.
Dealing with vaccinations, birthing problems, artificial insemination and surgery, you will gain an abundance of knowledge and experience while working at our veterinary placements.
Your two weeks will be divided primarily between the Madurai Veterinary Dispensary in the mornings and the Deen Pet Clinic in the afternoons and evenings. You will work closely with a local vet who will guide you and answer your questions.
Throughout your placement, you will gain insight into working with domestic animals such as dogs and cats as well as dealing with goats, cattle, and maybe even elephants.
There will be a weekend break to Kanyakumari at the southern tip of India. You will have a chance to laze around one of the many sun-soaked beaches, watch its famed sunsets and visit the massive Thiruvalluvar statue.
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