Camvol was established in November 2006, and is a UK registered charity.
Camvol organises volunteer placements with environment and development related organisations in India. Students usually volunteer during the University summer vacation, between July and September each year, for a period of six to eight weeks.
The main aim is to provide mutually beneficial placements for UK students with development and environmental NGOs in India. The placements will serve the social needs of the host organisations in India as well as the work experience, cultural exchange and career development needs of Cambridge University students. One of the important objectives is to promote an appreciation for living, working and communicating in a different culture; an awareness of the very different levels of socio-economic well-being in parts of the developing world; an appreciation for the role (and limitations) of development work; confidence building; inter-personal skills; problem solving skills. In addition it is hoped that the volunteering opportunities make students sensitive to the overall issues of development, and that they may be able to make a difference to peoples' lives, as well as contribute to the on-going work of the host organisations.
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Posted by Laura Robson, Monday 24th November 2008 @ 1:58pm The first deadline for submitting applications for placements for summer 2009 is Friday 5 December 2008.
In order to apply for a Camvol placement, these are the steps:
1. Select a placement which interests you. For info on placements please see www.camvol.org. If you're interested in more than one placement, please list all the placements for which you would like to be considered, in order of preference.
2. Submit a two-page CV and a 300 word statement of interest by 5 December 2008.
3. Supporting references will be required by 15 December 2008, usually from your Director of Studies or Tutor.
4. If you're shortlisted for a placement, you will be informed by 9 January 2009.
5. Interviews will be held by the 31st of January 2009.
6. Once selected, you'll be provided with information and support with arrangements. Camvol will also organise an orientation day prior to departure in June 2009.
Applications should be sent to: Shiraz Vira, Coordinator, Camvol, 139 Bramley Way, Hardwick, Cambridge CB23 7XE, or by email to shiraz.vira@camvol.org
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