‘Jeunesse et Développement’ – solidarity volunteering trip
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
- How would the trip benefit you?
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.