Platform2 is a new, unique opportunity for British 18-25 year olds to volunteer in a developing country for 10 weeks and then creatively express their experience back home.
The project is aimed at young people who don't have access to the financial support needed for a traditional gap year.
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Volunteers will go to countries such as Ghana, South Africa, Peru, India or Malawi, for a 10 week placement which will make a real difference to the local community – all of the work is locally operated and supervised, and sustainable.
‘The project is aimed at young people who wouldn't be able to afford a traditional gap year.’
On their return we’ll give them a platform to creatively express their experience – through art, film, photography, blogging – whatever they’re into. They can use it to tell people about their trip and what it’s like to live in a developing country.
Platform2 is different to most overseas volunteering opportunities because it’s aimed at people who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford to do something like this. It's completely free and is fully-funded by the Department for International Development.
Christian Aid is running the project in partnership with Islamic Relief and BUNAC.
If you’re 18 to 25 (at the time of travel), have/are eligible for a UK passport, and want to make a difference to people in the developing world, here’s your chance.