!['If you're curious about the kind of projects you may be doing this summer, here's a snapshot of what Project Worker @[1115110927:2048:Henry Parker] and his project partner @[100000132383622:2048:Aline Aronsky] got up to with their school library.
"Aline Aronsky donning her head band ready to catalogue a small mountain of books at Tsimbalo Secondary School. This was done on our second day at the school to help give us a better understanding of the school's needs. Our inventory allowed us to work out exactly which text books the school needed more of. It also saved us a lot of time down the line; after we had finished building a new library for the school, we were able to refer to our inventory to quickly organise and shelve the books which had previously been stored in a locked cupboard"
You can get stuck into projects just like this, applications are still open! But, deadlines are looming, you still have two days to send in your application by midnight on 10th November!
Want to find out more about what we do?
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If you're curious about the kind of projects you may be doing this summer, here's a snapshot of what Project Worker Henry Parker and his project partner Aline Aronsky got up to with their school library.
"Aline Aronsky donning her head band ready to catalogue a small mountain of books at Tsimbalo Secondary School. This was done on our second day at the school to help give us a better understanding of the school's needs. Our inventory allowed us to work out exactly which text... books the school needed more of. It also saved us a lot of time down the line; after we had finished building a new library for the school, we were able to refer to our inventory to quickly organise and shelve the books which had previously been stored in a locked cupboard"
You can get stuck into projects just like this, applications are still open! But, deadlines are looming, you still have two days to send in your application by midnight on 10th November!
Want to find out more about what we do?
Head to our website: http://www.epafrica.org.uk/
Bonding with your school is one of the greatest benefits to come out of your summer with EPAfrica. The time you spend in your school gives you a chance to bond with pupils, teachers and parents, as well as your local community. This makes your job much more fun and gives you a chance to really get to the heart of the problems these schools face, in a way you just can't do with a shorter amount of time.
Susanna Peden has written a blog about what it's like growing attached to... your school, and the pride you feel towards your projects as you come towards the end of your summer!
Applications are still open! Deadline is 10TH NOVEMBER AT MIDNIGHT
EPAfrica prides itself on the partnerships it forms with rural secondary schools, and considers it an essential part of our model for sustainable change. In order to make sure our projects stay sustainable, we like to visit previous schools for a chat and take a look at how the projects are getting on after our PW's leave.
We love to know how our previous schools are getting on, and try and keep in touch with them wherever possible!
Project Worker Rob Hughes, who headed out... to Uganda this summer, visited Nombe Secondary School to catch up with them and see how our projects were working out. You can read all about it here!
Applications close on 10th November at midnight!
We will keep you updated with news and events coming up over the coming weeks!
Curious about what your first week with EPAfrica will be like? You can read all about it!
Project Worker Ellen Parker has provided some insights into the first few days of volunteering with us this summer in Mbarara, Uganda in her blog post. You can learn more about the initial training process and gain an idea of what life in East Africa!
We always like to know how our Project Workers are getting on, both during and after the project. Ellen is now in her final year of Histo...ry at Cambridge University, and is the Logistics Officer for the University Committee in Cambridge.
REMEMBER **APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON 10TH NOVEMBER***
Thinking of something to do this summer? Education Partnerships Africa - EPAfrica can offer you a unique and exciting opportunity to make worthwhile investments and work with a grassroots organisation dedicated to improving education in East Africa (Kenya and Uganda specifically). It is also a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in an entirely different culture and gain great experiences in ways you never would have guessed!
Want a taster?
Previous Project Worker Jo A...usten has written a piece on a day in the life of a Project Worker and a wonderful experience he had with some members of the local community
https://lukejoepafrica.wordpress.com/2013/07/14/fish-farm/
***APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN***
Deadline is midnight 10th November 2016
Interested in volunteering next summer but feeling guilty about not doing an internship? Volunteering can be a fantastic opportunity to gain skills and experience whilst having fun and making an impact. You could be chasing CV points in the wrong places! Come to our event *TOMORROW* to hear from our panel of professionals about the impact of volunteering on their personal and career development.
Thinking of something to do this summer?
Want to do something that will make you stand out from the crowd?
Education Partnerships Africa - EPAfrica can offer you a unique and exciting opportunity to make worthwhile investments and work with a grassroots organisation dedicated to improving education in East Africa (Kenya and Uganda specifically)
...We are now recruiting for Project Workers for Summer 2017!
Come to our event to find out more about EPAfrica and meet previous project workers and see what they are doing now.
We will be hosting a panel discussion with previous Project Workers now working in fascinating sectors such as international development, management consulting and many more! Speakers will be engaging in the issues 'voluntourism' and how EPAfrica's model is intrinsically different, delivering sustainable change at a grassroots level through mutual partnerships with schools.
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Would you like to find out more about becoming a Project Worker?
We'd like to invite you to come and meet us at our Information Evening on Wednesday 26th Octobe...r to find out more and consider becoming an EPAfrica Project Worker.
We will be hosting a panel discussion with previous Project Workers now working in fascinating sectors such as international development, marketing consultancy and many more! Speakers will be engaging in the issues 'voluntourism' and how EPAfrica's model is intrinsically different, delivering sustainable change at a grassroots level through mutual partnerships with schools.
View our event here and get tickets below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/650953108408981/
You'll also have a chance to see how EPAfrica can help you in your career path and develop invaluable, transferable skills.
Volunteering with EPAfrica is a fantastic opportunity to experience rural African culture whilst making a significant impact on improving the quality of education in a disadvantaged rural Kenyan or Ugandan school. You can gain invaluable experience in many different areas.
EPAfrica London with Antonio Reymao and 13 others.
Would you like to find out more about becoming a Project Worker?
We'd like to invite you to come and meet us at our Information Evening on Wednesday 26th October to find out more and consider becoming an EPAfrica Project Worker.
We will be hosting a panel discussion with previous Project Workers now working in fascinating sectors such as international development, marketing consultancy and many more! Speakers will be engaging in the issues 'voluntourism' and how EPAfrica's mo...del is intrinsically different, delivering sustainable change at a grassroots level through mutual partnerships with schools.
View our event here and get tickets below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/650953108408981/
You'll also have a chance to see how EPAfrica can help you in your career path and develop invaluable, transferable skills.
Volunteering with EPAfrica is a fantastic opportunity to experience rural African culture whilst making a significant impact on improving the quality of education in a disadvantaged rural Kenyan or Ugandan school. You can gain invaluable experience in many different areas.
EPAfrica London shared their event.
https://www.facebook.com/events/731840020297165/?ti=icl
What are you doing next summer?
If you are interested in International Development and/or creating a sustainable impact in rural secondary schools in East Africa, perhaps a summer working with Education Partnerships Africa might appeal to you.
...Our volunteers work in partnership with the local school and community to produce long-term, invaluable change whilst gaining essential transferable skills in project management, teamwork, leadership and so much more!
Attend our Annual Event to learn more!
EPAfrica London added an event.
EPAfrica London with Bella Middleton and 7 others.
Come to our bake sale today at UCL in the Cruciform building! Lots of cakes, cookies and home made goodies #EPAfrica 
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