SKIP UCL is recruiting: volunteer in Ghana

Students for Kids International Projects (SKIP) is a UK student-led charity which supports child welfare in communities throughout the developing world.

SKIP UCL, the university's branch of the charity, is recruiting volunteers for a five-week project which will be held over the summer in rural Ghana, West Africa.

The project involves working in sheltered housing for children with cognitive and physical disabilities. SKIP UCL aim to implement sustainable interventions which support the wellbeing of the children and educate the local community about the stigma surrounding disability.

SKIP UCL also help out on a daily basis with a range of activities, including feeding the children and leading sports sessions. It is a hugely rewarding project for both volunteers and the community, and there are also many opportunities for travelling and experiencing Ghanaian culture.

Getting involved

To become an international volunteer, you must be a UCL student who is interested in volunteering with children in developing countries.

There is no volunteering fee, although SKIP UCL ask that you are able to fund your travels, including flights.

SKIP UCL will begin accepting applications later in the year once the exact dates have been confirmed, so please like their Facebook page @SKIPUCL to stay in the loop.

For more information, please email uclskipghana@gmail.com

Alison Mansfield, SKIP UCL Training and Recruitment