The best (unpaid) job in the world (From Watford Observer)

The best (unpaid) job in the world

10:48am Monday 23rd February 2009 in

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For young people seeking a challenge that makes a difference, Lattitude Global Volunteering has up to 14 fully funded volunteer placements to fill before the summer.

The charity has teamed up with JP Morgan and V (a youth volunteering charity) to offer young people between the ages of 17 and 25, the opportunity to volunteer around the world with a fully funded placement scheme.

Go Global is one of several funded schemes available to young people who experience financial problems, and who would not otherwise be able to volunteer abroad.

Richard McKenzie of Lattitude explains: “Global volunteering should be available to all young people, regardless of their background, and our funded placements help it to become a reality for those who might struggle to raise the funds required.”

The projects are unpaid, but the greater reward comes from the difference the volunteers can make to other people’s lives and to their own

Richard McKenzie of Lattitude

Lattitude volunteers get the opportunity to live and work in a new culture and environment for up to 12 months. By volunteering in countries such as Brazil, Ghana, Fiji, India and Japan, all Lattitude’s placements raise awareness of social, economic and environmental issues in the developed and developing world. For those wanting a life changing experience, while at the same time giving something back, Lattitude offers caring, environmental, medical and teaching project placements worldwide.

Richard continues: “Lattitude volunteers should be prepared to face the challenge of hard work and commitment while living in a different culture and a new community. The projects are unpaid, but the greater reward comes from the difference the volunteers can make to other people’s lives and to their own.

“I believe we have some of the best unpaid jobs in the world for young people, which then become a unique asset to any CV. We offer experience that is invaluable to their career and to communities across the world.”

To qualify for a funded place, applicants must be able to demonstrate why it is harder for them to afford a Lattitude placement. For more information visit www.lattitude.org.uk