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HOW TO APPLY

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To make sure you get a place on the projects of your choice it is a good idea to register as early as possible. You can do this:

By phoning: United Kingdom FREEPHONE 0800 345 75 82

Republic of Ireland +44 1603 627007

Europe/USA/Canada/Australia/NZ/elsewhere: +44 1603 627007

Online:

By post:

HOW TO REGISTER IN 2 EASY STEPS

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

What we will do after you've registered:

* Once registered you will receive confirmation (usually within 48 hours) and if you haven’t already spoken to someone at Original before registering, one of our staff will be in touch with you to confirm and advise

* A starter pack will be sent in the post containing further information and this should answer most things you need to know (i.e. what to expect, what to take and how to prepare)

* We will contact you if we require anything else e.g. CV/resume for some projects, doctors note for medical conditions, police check where required etc.

* We will chase you to complete your forms, flight details etc when they are due

* We are available for any questions you may have on

FREEPHONE 0800 345 75 82 (For callers in the Republic Of Ireland or outside the UK +44 1603 627007)

* We will make all the arrangements for your placement with the in-country coordinators, organise your airport pick-up (where provided) and send you an email with final project and accommodation confirmation 2-3 weeks before you arrive.

What you need to do after registering with us:

* Book your flights

* Arrange suitable travel insurance

* Fill out some extra details on the forms we sent you in the starter pack:

o personal interests/useful skills

o medical information

o emergency contacts

* For some projects you will be required to complete your police check or request your reference (where relevant)

* Make sure you have a visa for your trip if its needed

* Visit a nurse or travel clinic for advice on inoculations and malaria prevention (see your starter pack)

BROWSE

If you have not decided yet which project you want to get involved with please look through the website at the projects available (left). If you are in any doubt about whether the project you are interested in matches what you are looking for or anything else you would like to talk to us about, projects advisors will be happy to help you.

United Kingdom FREEPHONE 0800 345 75 82

Outside of UK +44 1603 627007