Jenny Munday, 25, will travel to Abrobiano in Ghana in January to work on a development programme for 10 weeks. Jenny will team up with Ghanaian volunteers to tackle some of the problems facing the local community, after getting a place on the government funded International Citizen Service (ICS).
 

ICS allows young people aged 18-25 to contribute to long-term development projects in countries like Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone and Nepal.  The scheme offers young people the chance to develop personally and learn about team working and leadership on projects that are of genuine value to communities around the world. On return to the UK, ICS volunteers undertake an ‘Action at Home Project’, ensuring that their new skills also benefit their local communities.

Jenny said: “My fundraising is a way of making sure developing countries can continue to benefit from the work of future volunteers, so it’s vital I reach my target of £800 by mid-December.
 

“The project I’m working on is run by the development charity, Lattitude Global Volunteering, and aims to helping young people of all ages access education opportunities, particularly girls and on issues of health. Each group of volunteers work builds on from the work and planning of the previous group and it is likely that my placement will focus on livelihoods. This means that I will be working with people in the community to help improve their skills and employability. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside people from a different culture who have requested help from young volunteers to fight poverty and make a difference where it’s needed most. I’m really excited to get out there.”

To sponsor Jenny visit www.justgiving.com/jenny-munday or text  GHNA99 £5 to 70070 to donate £5.

To find out more about ICS or to apply, visit www.volunteerics.org or call 0208 780 7400.