As many of you will know by now, my forays into Africa began with the volunteering organisation Africa & Asia Venture, in 2004. AV, as it is known, is part of my history and of Elimu's, too. If Elimu aims to sow a few seeds with the work we are doing now with school students and teachers, weaving together parts of Africa and the UK, the charity's own seeds were sown by AV.
AV selects university students and graduates to volunteer on teaching and community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 'AV' has become a by-word in Nandi Hills, as no doubt it has in many other places, for a respected, community-minded international organisation with well orientated volunteers. AV works with local governments and community members.
The organisation's charitable wing, the AV Foundation, continues to invest in these communities by helping to fund the work of former volunteers who have gone onto establish their own projects there with a focuse on educational infrastructure. The foundation has pledged £5,000 to Elimu for the re-development of Stalion school.
We are proud to be associated with AV and to be part of its 18th birthday celebrations.
To mark this occasion and the legacies it has created from being the first organisation of its kind back in 1993 to a network of charities run by ex-volunteers, AV is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone aged 18 to 25 to join one of their projects, for free!
Projects range from 5 weeks to 5 months and include teaching, sports coaching and community work. Included in the prize is all pre-departure information and support, an in-country induction course, accommodation and meals during the project phase, 24/7 in-country back-up and a donation to the school or community. The offer does not include flights, visas, or travel insurance.
If you or anyone you know would be interested in applying, particularly our own growing alumni, all you have to do is complete the following sentence in no more than 100 words:
"I would like to volunteer in the developing world with Africa & Asia Venture because..." and email your answer to av@aventure.co.uk together with your name, date of birth, country of residence and how you heard of the competition.
More details about the competition and about AV can be found here http://www.aventure.co.uk/AVs-18th-Birthday-Competition-win-an-AV-project%21.html
AV was in many ways a prelude and a springboard to Elimu, and part of our work is designed to expose sixth form students to wider opportunities and possibilities. One day we might even go full circle if some of them decide to turn their experiences with us into a chance to return to Africa, or experience somewhere new, with AV.
You never know where it could take you.
Jo
AV selects university students and graduates to volunteer on teaching and community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. 'AV' has become a by-word in Nandi Hills, as no doubt it has in many other places, for a respected, community-minded international organisation with well orientated volunteers. AV works with local governments and community members.
The organisation's charitable wing, the AV Foundation, continues to invest in these communities by helping to fund the work of former volunteers who have gone onto establish their own projects there with a focuse on educational infrastructure. The foundation has pledged £5,000 to Elimu for the re-development of Stalion school.
We are proud to be associated with AV and to be part of its 18th birthday celebrations.
To mark this occasion and the legacies it has created from being the first organisation of its kind back in 1993 to a network of charities run by ex-volunteers, AV is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone aged 18 to 25 to join one of their projects, for free!
Projects range from 5 weeks to 5 months and include teaching, sports coaching and community work. Included in the prize is all pre-departure information and support, an in-country induction course, accommodation and meals during the project phase, 24/7 in-country back-up and a donation to the school or community. The offer does not include flights, visas, or travel insurance.
If you or anyone you know would be interested in applying, particularly our own growing alumni, all you have to do is complete the following sentence in no more than 100 words:
"I would like to volunteer in the developing world with Africa & Asia Venture because..." and email your answer to av@aventure.co.uk together with your name, date of birth, country of residence and how you heard of the competition.
More details about the competition and about AV can be found here http://www.aventure.co.uk/AVs-18th-Birthday-Competition-win-an-AV-project%21.html
AV was in many ways a prelude and a springboard to Elimu, and part of our work is designed to expose sixth form students to wider opportunities and possibilities. One day we might even go full circle if some of them decide to turn their experiences with us into a chance to return to Africa, or experience somewhere new, with AV.
You never know where it could take you.
Jo
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