Which AidCamps is for me
To help you decide whether you are better suited to an Independent or Group Aidcamp we have created a chart to help you compare and contrast them.
See the individual sections for full details on each option:
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Group AidCamps
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Independent AidCamps
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Type of project
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You’ll work within a group of 12 - 15 people delivering a sizable local development aid project.
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You’ll be providing much needed support and funds for a local community project. The project may well be long term, with volunteers only being present for part of it.
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The type of work
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You’ll be carrying out light to medium manual work.
Everybody works together on the project. No specific skills, experience, or big muscles are needed.
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It’s your choice. We have a wide range of possibilities, from teaching to conservation as well as research trips and more. We will work to match your requirements and skills with the needs of our partner NGOs and local communities,
to offer you a placement matching your desires.
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When
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Fixed dates – see available projects to pick which most suits you.
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We can work around your requirements.
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How Long
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2 – 3 week projects.
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2 weeks to 3 months+
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Registration Fee: 2 weeks/3 weeks
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£200/£250
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£95
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Minimum Donation
2 weeks/3 weeks
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£600/£750
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£500 for up to five weeks, then £50 per week for every week thereafter.
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Donation Due
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Four months before project.
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£200, three months before departure
Remainder, three weeks before departure.
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Age Limits
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18+ no upper limit.
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18+ no upper limit.
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Application process
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Simple application consisting of:
Application Form
Registration Fee
and Photograph
We will let you know within a few days if we can offer you a place.
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Application consisting of:
Application Form
Registration Fee
and Photograph
Plus for skilled placements:
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Proof of qualifications.
We will contact you to discuss your wishes, and then negotiate with our partner organisations to agree a placement suitable for you.
If we cannot offer you a place fitting your stated requirements within
10 days, then you are entitled to a refund.
Once a placement has been agreed we will ask for references, and
health certification from your doctor, and may do a criminal records check.
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