Volunteer with AMREF
Volunteers are so important to AMREF’s work; it’s a great way to gain some valuable experience and help AMREF improve millions of lives.
AMREF UK is a fairly small office, so if you are looking to get stuck in with a variety of tasks, and gain important skills for working in the development field, this could be the opportunity for you!
Hear from a current volunteer
Name: Katharine Hitchcock
Age: 22
How long have you been volunteering at AMREF?
I volunteered at AMREF for two months this summer.
Why did you decide to volunteer at AMREF?
I was looking for work experience with an international NGO to get a better idea of what I wanted to do after I finished my degree and I was told about AMREF by my Aunt who has worked with AMREF.
What does it involve?
The work can involve anything, from inputting data into the online database, to transforming a meeting room into an African paradise! It involves supporting all the different teams with whatever they need help with.
What have you found particularly interesting?
Before I came to AMREF I really didn't know much about them as an organisation, but what I found was a very friendly, passionate and dedicated team of people. The work AMREF does is so vital and I learnt so much about the development of healthcare in Africa. It was a greatly enjoyable experience and I am hoping to go back to AMREF next summer!
If you have an interest in international development and some free time, then this would be the perfect volunteering opportunity for you!
Please get in touch with our fundraising team by emailing supportercare@amrefuk.org or calling 020 7269 5520.