Location: Uganda or Kenya
Duration: June to September 2025
Your Role
As a Summer Project Intern, you’ll:
- Work closely with International Project Coordinators and a National Intern to lead 20-30 volunteers, ensuring smooth operations and an enriching experience for everyone involved.
- Oversee essential tasks like pre-project visits, airport pick-ups, and volunteer briefings.
- Take the lead in ensuring volunteer welfare—helping with anything from settling disputes to addressing homesickness.
- Organise weekend activities, events, and accommodations, working alongside International Event Coordinators to deliver seamless logistics.
There will be a two stage interview process
- Individual interviews will be held online, on W/C 27th January 2025
- Progressing candidates may be invited to assessment day group on 30th January 2025 in Milton Keynes. A contribution will be made to you for your travel.
Once successful, the Summer Projects Interns will be required to attend three day training at out UK Head Office in Milton Keynes prior to commencing their internship, accommodation and travel will be covered by Play Action. Date TBC in April 2025
Take the First Step
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Find the full role description and application form on our website: Play Action International Careers.
What You’ll Gain
This isn’t just an internship—it’s a launchpad for your career and personal growth. You’ll benefit from:
- Free accommodation and meals during project work.
- Reimbursements for visa and vaccination costs.
- Comprehensive training in safeguarding and first aid, equipping you with valuable skills.
- A uniform, achievement certificates, and personalized references to enhance your CV.
- Unparalleled experience in international development and leadership, setting you apart in a competitive job market
In this position, you'll gain invaluable experience in international development, project management, and volunteer coordination while working hands-on in East Africa. You'll develop leadership and organisational skills by managing diverse teams, overseeing logistics, and ensuring volunteer welfare. Additionally, you'll enhance your cultural awareness and adaptability through immersive work in a new environment, all while contributing to impactful initiatives like Project Play. This internship is a unique opportunity to build transferable skills that will benefit your future career.
Why You?
Do you love to travel? Are you a natural leader with a passion for making a difference? This internship offers you the chance to work with like-minded individuals and create lasting change while building your professional skills.
Required Skills and Attributes
- Familiarity with Western culture and norms.
- Strong teamwork, working well in pairs.
- A love for travel, new cultures, and adaptability in new situations.
- Leadership experience managing and leading groups.
- Excellent communication skills (written, phone, and face-to-face).
- Outgoing, personable, and sociable.
- Calm under pressure, organized, and proactive.
- Passionate about Play Action International’s mission.
Desirable Skills
- Experience on a Play Action International project.
- Time spent in East Africa or similar settings.
- Background in international volunteering or welfare management.
- Experience working with university students or in customer service.
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