Our overseas placements last anywhere from two weeks to twelve months, making them ideal for people looking to volunteer as part of their gap year, summer holidays, as well as those looking to volunteer as part of a career break.
Our projects run year-round and starting dates are flexible, so you can choose when you begin your project.
Projects Abroad work in partnership with local communities, you can be sure that your help gives the maximum benefit to the people and places that require it most.
The course description
a typical day on this gap project
Volunteers on a Human Rights placement will work alongside local staff to educate and inform local communities on their human rights. This may involve working with abused women, refugees, prisoners, and youths. Volunteers may also get involved in activities such as: monitoring election procedures, transitional justice, police reform and organising campaigns.
Our Law placements delve more into legal aspects. You will be based in a typical law firm setting. Areas of focus may include: banking law, mergers, acquisitions, corporate intellectual property, taxation and insolvency. There may be an opportunity to interview clients and shadow supervising lawyers in court.
Who are we looking for?
the requirements for this course
Some of the destinations in which we run Law & Human Rights projects require volunteers to have previous experience or knowledge of a foreign language. Please contact us to find out which destination would be the most suitable for you.
What can we offer you?
why choose us for your gap year
Projects Abroad employs staff in every one of our destinations. They will meet you when you arrive at the airport and drop you off at the end of your placement. They will give you a full induction and safety briefing, and will visit you frequently at your project. Our staff are on call 24 hours a day should you ever need their assistance or support.
The cost of your project includes your food, accommodation, travel & medical insurance and 24 hour back-up from both our local and UK staff.
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