Development Volunteer Programme - 10 months 🌍
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Development Volunteer Programme - 10 months 🌍
- England
- Leeds
About Program
Destinations: Southern Africa or India
Periods of the programme:
- 3 months: Studies and preparations at CICD in the north-east of England. You study international and economic development, exploring the reasons for poverty and climate change, among other topics. You develop practical and organisational skills, working together to form a cohesive team.
- 6 months: Volunteering period at a community development project in an African country or India, run by Humana People to People. Together with your teammates, you work on areas such as health, education, environment, and farming, collaborating with a local NGO and the community.
- 1 month: You reflect and conclude on your experiences, and share with others through presentations, articles, films, poems, and theatre.
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Program Highlights
- Training in the UK for 3 months
- Volunteering for 6 months in Southern Africa or India
- 1 month back in the UK to share your story
- Start dates: February and July 2026
- Schollarships available!
Program Impact
Whilst out in Africa or India, our volunteers participate in projects coordinated by Humana People to People, our partners. The projects can include a wide range of topics, from health and education to food security.
Through our training period, our students learn practical skills which they later apply to the projects. They also live with the members of their volunteering team for at least 3 months in advance, ensuring they know each other and make a good team!
With years of experience, we have successfully trained many volunteers. Some of whom have then stayed at CICD as course teachers! This means they know exactly how you feel and the project's ins and outs.
