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Volunteer Blog - Waltons in Malawi

"Strolled in today and loved the energy of the town. But no coffee. Anywhere."

Career Changer - Sarah

Sarah had been working for a large real estate company for nine years, before volunteering and later working with a local sports non-profit. She decided to take up a volunteer assignment with AfID to help decide whether to fully commit to a long-term career in the not-for-profit sector.

AfID Workshop - 31st January

"It was reassuring that most people had some level of doubt about what skills they had to offer. The workshop gave us the confidence that we really could add a great deal of value" - Mary (ACA), Finance Directo

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An interview with Gerrard Graf, Finance Director of SolarAid, Africa

21.12.2010
Finance Director Gerrard Graf moved from one of the Big 4 to the charity sector because he wanted to start a career in international development. He tells us about the work involved when FD of an innovative charity supporting communities in Africa.

Challenging Perspectives I Spreadsheet Magazine

23.08.2010
‘It was a very thought provoking experience. When working for an organisation battling endemic HIV/Aids and malaria it certainly puts in perspective what are our relatively minor problems’. Volunteer David tells Spreadsheet about his AfID experience.