AT A GLANCE Do read the accompanying notes on the page 5 of this document
Destination Project  Exp Departure Dates Duration Cost
ARGENTINA* Working with local youth groups in Mendoza * Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 485
          Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
          on arrival and accommodation, Latin American
          Spanish language training. Excludes food.
  Orphanage work with disadvantaged children from poor backgrounds * Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 485 
          as above
  Law work associated with increasing HIV/AIDS awareness in  *** Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 485
  Mendoza       as above
  Vetinerary placements at the local zoo in Mendoza * Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 485
          as above
  Working with arts in a local museum in Mendoza ** Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 485
          as above
  Medical placements working with premature babies in Mendoza *** Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 485
          as above
AUSTRALIA* Farm work in Queensland (paid pocket money) ** Mid September, Late 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £2 600
      March and Early June   As above but includes food and accommodation
  Voluntary work in zoos * Mid September, Late 3 months £2 995
      March and Late June   As above but includes food and accommodation
  School of the Air Teaching (teaching in the outback over the radio) * Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 770
        As above but includes food and accommodation
  Teaching in Melbourne (paid pocket money) * Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 800
  Teaching Outdoor Activities and other subjects       As above but includes accommodation and food.
BRAZIL Care work and teaching in a creche and/or a local school in * early March and 3 to 6 months £3 449 for three months. Add £360 for each
  Canavieiras, Bahia region    late August   additional month to a maximum of six months
          Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
          on arrival and accommodation, Latin American
          Portuguese language training. Excludes evening
          meal (around £3 per night)
CHINA Teaching English in Primary and Secondary schools in Yantai * Late February and One month £2 370
  Teaching other subjects is welcomed   Late August (Add £200 for additional month  Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
        to a maximum of six months) on arrival, basic food and accommodation,
          Simple Mandarin language training
DUBAI Teaching outdoor education and adventure activities ** September, October 9 months £2 495
  (Wages approximately £140 per month)   or November   Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
          on arrival, and accommodation.
GERMANY Working with children and young adults in a special needs school in ** February and Sept Minimum six months to a £1 595 (deduct £200 for cost without flights)
  Heidelberg   for six months, maximum of one year Includes return flights from London City airport, 
  (Pocket money euros180 per month, euros30 per month towards   September for    UK briefing, orientation, accommodation and 
  food)   twelve months   food whilst on school duties
GHANA* Teaching English in Primary and Secondary schools in Accra or * Early September and 3 months (Add £150 for  £2 800 (for three months)
  Kumasi   Early February each additional month to a Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
  Teaching other subjects is welcomed     maximum of 6 months) on arrival, basic food and accommodation.
  Law placements in Kumasi * Flexible 3 months (as above) £2 800 as above
  Medical placements in Kumasi ** Flexible 3 months (as above) £2 800 as above
  Orphanage work with disadvantaged children from poor backgrounds * Flexible 3 months (as above) £2 800 as above
HONDURAS* Teaching English in Primary and Secondary schools in San Pedro * Early September, Mid 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 995
  Sula or Copan Ruinas   November, Late   Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
  Teaching other subjects is welcomed   January and Mid April   on arrival, basic food and accommodation.
          Spanish speaking course. Tour of
          Copan Ruinas 
  Radio work in San Pedro Sula ** Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 995 as above
  Orphanage work in San Pedro Sula or Copan Ruinas * Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 995 as above
  Bird Park in Copan Ruinas ** Early September, Mid 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 995 as above
      November, Late    
      January and Mid April    
  Hospitality in Trujillo and/or Utila in the Bay Islands ** Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 995 as above
INDIA* Orphanage work in Chennai and Tamil Nadu * Mid September, Early 3 months with option to extend  £2 665 (Add £260 for further 3 months)
      January, Early April to a maximum of 6 months  Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
      and June   on arrival, basic food, accommodation and 
          drinking water. 
  Teaching English in schools in Tamil Nadu and Kerela * Mid September, Early as above £2 665 (Add £260 for further 3 months)
  Teaching other subjects is welcomed   January and June    
  Medical placements in Chennai and/or Madurai * Flexible as above £2 665 as above
  Law placements in Chennai *** Flexible as above £2 665 as above
  Journalism placements in Chennai * Flexible 3 months maximum £2 665 as above
  Conservation in Koidaikanal * Flexible as above £2 665 as above
  Business and community development throughout Tamil Nadu ** Flexible as above £2 665 as above
KENYA* Teaching English in primary and secondary schools in Nakuru * Early January, May 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 135
  Teaching other subjects is welcomed   and Early September   Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
          on arrival, basic food and accommodation
          and 3 day/2 night safari
  Conservation in and around Kisumu in the Lake Victoria region * Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 135 as above
  Work in children's homes in Nakuru and Naivashu * Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 135 as above
  Medical placements in Nakuru * Flexible 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 135 as above
MADAGA- Community development and conservation work * First week of January,  10 weeks For prices visit www.madagascar.co.uk or call
SCAR     April, July and August   Mark on 020 8960 6629. Please mention 
          Changing Worlds
NEW  Paid hotel work in the Bay of Islands or Queenstown (wages  * Mid September,  3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £2 630
ZEALAND approximately £3 per hour)   Late June, Early    Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation 
      November and    on arrival. Excludes food and accommodation.
      Late January    (Estimated £50 per week)
  Paid ski work in Queenstown (wages approximately £3 per hour) * Late June - ski  3 to 4 months (at the same cost) £2 630 as above
  or airport work at Queenstown airport   season    
  Farming on dairy farms in North Island * Mid September, Late January and June 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £2 700 as above. Includes flights, 
        accommodation and food.
  Stud farm in Masterton, North Island *** Mid October  5 months only £3 145 as above. Includes flights, 
  (limited placements available)       accommodation and food. Paid pocket money
  Teaching in primary and secondary schools in Masterton, North Island * Early February, early  3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £3 145 as above. Includes flights, 
  All subjects available including outdoor education and sports   May and mid July   accommodation and food.
ROMANIA Orphanage work around Sibiu. Teaching in primary and secondary  * Early September,  3 months (Add a further £330 for £2 343 as above. Includes flights, 
  schools in Slimnic near Sibiu   January and April every month up to 6 months) accommodation and food. 
SERBIA Community and humanitarian work in Novi Sad ** February, September 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £2 285
  Includes youth work, Summer youth camp (For July departures only)    and early July   Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
  and teaching English       on arrival, and accommodation. Excludes food
          (Budget for £35 per week)
SOUTH  Sports coaching and teaching in Umtata and/or Lydenburg * Late January, mid 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £2 900
AFRICA     April, early July and    Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
      Early September   on arrival, food and accommodation
  Research with marine wildlife in Gaasbai ** Flexible  4 weeks only - possible to  £3 050 for four weeks - possible to extend to 
        extend to eight weeks eight weeks in consultation with research group
TANZANIA Primary school teaching in Uchira  and teaching English to local * Flexible in all cases:  4 weeks to 6 months  For prices visit www.village-to-village.org.uk
  community groups    school holidays in   Ask for Libby on 01796 719 4397
  Orphanage work in Hedaru * December and June   Please mention Changing Worlds
  Sustainable agriculture and construction  *      
THAILAND* Orphanage and community work in and around Chiang Rai * Beginning of  3 months £3 045
      September and  further months at £330/month Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation 
      January and Mid April   on arrival. Includes food and accommodation.
          Orientation includes basic Thai lessons, local 
          guided tour, trek into hill tribe country, venture
           into Shan State (Burma), elephant and river trip.
  Teaching conversational English in secondary schools in Chiang Rai * Beginning of  3 months £3 045 as above
  Teaching other subjects is welcomed   September and  further months at £330/month  
      January and Mid April    
UGANDA* Coaching sport in Lugazi ** Beginning of  3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £2 860
    September and    Includes return flights, UK briefing, orientation
      January and Mid April   on arrival. Includes accommodation and food
  Teaching music in Lugazi ** As above 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £2 860 as above
  Teaching conversational English in primary and/or senior secondary * As above 3 to 6 months (at the same cost) £2 860 as above
  schools in Lugazi. Teaching other subjects is welcomed.        

 

Prices inc Further Guidance and Notes
Destinations:
Those destinations marked with an asterick indicates it is possible to combine placements at no extra cost. For example in India it is possible to combine 6 weeks of journalism with 6 weeks of
medical

Project Experience:
The number of asterix suggests the level of previous work experience needed to gain a placement:
*** : suggests previous work experience of a minimum of six months in this field or a closely related field.
** : suggests some work experience required. Would suit a graduate in related field.
* : suggests no work experience required although a keeness to learn remains important.
We will assess your suitability during your interview.

Departure dates:
Flexible means departure dates that suit the applicant.

Duration:
3 months means 12 calendar weeks
6 months means 24 calendar weeks
12 months means 48 calendar weeks

Cost:
Cost includes UK interview day and briefing for all destinations. There is no additional ‘registration' or ‘induction course' fee.
Cost includes return flights from London to a point of arrival in your destination and back again. Reduced price offered if travelling independently to the placement.
These costs are valid for all applications received by the end of August 2010. The cost is the same for 3 or 6 months in Australia (except the zoo and school), Ghana, Germany, Honduras, Kenya,
New Zealand and Uganda.
Our costs and departure dates may have to change due to exceptional circumstances. Changing Worlds will keep the applicant aware of these changes in this unlikely situation.

Bursaries:
Changing Worlds offer limited number of bursaries (up to £500) to deserving applicants who need financial help. For further details: http://www.changingworlds.co.uk/default.aspx?qlink=bursaries
Telephone David Gill on 01883 340960 or e-mail to david@changingworlds.co.uk for additional information.

Fundraising:
Changing Worlds can offer fund raising ideas and tips to all applicants. For further details go to the Changing Worlds blog at: http://www.volunteergapyear.blogspot.com/
Telephone David Gill on 01883 340960 or e-mail to david@changingworlds.co.uk for a fund raising pack.

Combining placements to different destinations:
If you apply for two placements we reduce the price of your second placement by £300.
Additionally If you apply for a third placement we reduce the price of this placement by £600.

Last updated 30/07/2010