JOB VACANCIES AT TRAVELLERS
Travellers Worldwide works with over 300
projects around the world. Working predominantly in developing countries,
Travellers provide projects with volunteers, funding and assistance -
supporting projects in fulfilling both their short-term needs, such as in
the day-to-day running, through to helping the project achieve its wider
goals over the long-term.
Volunteers fulfil a wide variety of roles including that of teacher, coach,
carer, nurse, researcher, builder and conservationist and so on. Volunteers
are given round the clock support, guidance and instruction, enabling
Travellers Volunteers to achieve their goals and to experience, with
confidence, what it means to make a valued and lasting contribution to the
projects and communities in which they work.
Travellers Worldwide is a UK organization (established in 1994), a founder
member of the Year Out Group, and is widely recognized as a leader in
providing worthwhile voluntary placements overseas. Travellers Worldwide
adheres to an ethical code of practice which incorporates and recognizes the
role and importance of its corporate & social responsibilities, and of the
need to travel responsibly.
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study by Travellers intern Katie Baxter |
UK Head Office
Andrew Kemp, Project Coordinator of Cambodia at the Great Wall of China
UK Head Office
Jim Morel, South Africa Assistant Manager, and children
at a local school
Travellers UK HQ intern Katie
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CURRENT VACANCIES
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Position: Student Work Placement / Internship Programme (UK Head
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Location:
Travellers’ head office is
based in Worthing, West Sussex. There are currently more than 10
members of staff based in the head office, with additional staff
working remotely in the UK, and a further 50+ staff based overseas.
The nearest train station is West Worthing, which is a 15 minute
walk from the office. West Worthing is 25 minutes on the train from
Brighton, and 5 minutes from Worthing. To drive it takes between 30
and 40 minutes from Brighton, and around 10 minutes from Worthing.
Description
/ Training Programme:
Employers continually
sing the benefits of candidates having had ‘real-life’ business experience,
to go along with the requisite academic qualifications - so what better way
than to take part in a meaningful work experience placement, one that will
not only be of benefit to you but that also benefits others. A work experience placement with Travellers is an opportunity which will
see you working with real people, who go on real projects in countries all over the
globe.
While learning all aspects from the ground up, you'll also have opportunities to develop business skills like time management,
project management, big picture thinking, accountability and
decision-making. You will be able to have input on and help influence
business processes and models of working. You will have the chance to take
responsibility for managing projects and seeing them through to completion.
In your time working with us you'll also get the chance to experience many
different aspects of life within the organisation, with plenty of support to
help you learn the ropes.
As part of your internship programme
with Travellers, long-term interns may have the opportunity of
attending and/or participating in presentations, careers fairs,
seminars, conferences, and training courses. Such events will be
made available where appropriate & viable.
Person
Specifications:
Anyone applying should have enthusiasm and passion for making a difference,
and a willingness to learn.
Term/Duration of
Placement:
We ask a minimum commitment of 8 weeks full-time (35 hours pw) or 12
weeks part-time (20 hours pw) to join
Programme Start Date:
Below is a list of typical programme start dates. However,
internship programmes run throughout the year and as much as
possible we try to allow for flexibility in start and finish dates.
If you have a particular set of dates in mind please contact us for
more information.
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January – March
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April – June
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July – September
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October – December
Salary:
Unpaid
Terms & Conditions:
On Application
Closing Date:
N/A - Open
How to Apply:
Please email your
application to
info@travellersworldwide.com
quoting ref TW-INTERN. To be considered for the position you must
include a copy of your CV, along with a short description explaining
why you are looking to complete a work experience placement with
Travellers and what it is that you hope to gain.
Click here to download the vacancy description as a PDF
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