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‘Jeunesse et Développement’ – solidarity volunteering trip

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March 09, 2022
By Edward Lewis

We are delighted to share this incredible opportunity for three Channel Islanders to travel to Senegal this August as part of a solidarity, volunteering trip. The trip is being run by the non-profit organisation, ‘Jeunesse et Développement’, based in Brittany, France and will join a larger contingent of enthusiastic French volunteers.

Suitable for Islanders aged 18-25, the trip will require a proficient level of spoken French (AS-level or equivalent). The trip will involve:

o             Participating in the development of accessibility work for people with disabilities

o             Contributing to the improvement of working conditions in a hospital

o             Supporting ecology and environmental activities

Key Details:

When: 5th-26th August 2022

Where: Senegal, Africa

Cost: €1000 (approx.) + flights, visas and vaccine costs. Please consider applying for the volunteering bursary offered by JOA which gives successful applicants £500 towards their trip.

Application: Please email us to submit your interest/application using the following details:

Address: enquiries@joa.je

Email Reference: Senegal Solidarity trip application

Details to consider including:

(Italics indicates possible ideas to help in your responses).

  • Introduce yourself
  • How did you hear about this opportunity?
  • What excites you most about this trip?
  • What makes you a suitable candidate?
    • Relevant skills, interests.
  • Why would you like this opportunity?
    • How would the trip benefit you?
      • In your career ambitions
      • Your personal development

This may be followed by an interview after the application closing date.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 31st March 2022

JOA Bursary Information:

At JOA we offer a volunteering bursary, designed to support islanders in pursuing international volunteering opportunities, such as this trip. Following a successful application, eligible islanders are given a grant of £500 towards their trip costs. Please see the link for further details and how to apply for the bursary.

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