Applying for a Camvol placement

Camvol's placements cater to students who have a particular interest in issues relating to environment and development. Each of the organisations works in specific areas within these broad themes, and the detailed description of each placement provides details of the particular skills that will be most useful to the host organisation.

Application and selection process 

The selection process takes place between October and March in the year prior to the summer in which the placement is to be taken up. For placements in summer 2009, applications and selection will take place from October 2008 till March 2009.

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. If you are 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 are 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 will 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, Co-ordinator, CAMVOL,139 Bramley Way, Hardwick, Cambridge CB23 7XE, or by email to shiraz.vira@camvol.org