Arne (ACCA)
Kenya

"'I would not be where I am today without my volunteering experience'"

Daniel (CA)
Malawi

Adrian (CIMA)
UK

Harriet, ACA
Cambodia

"Take time off to explore the country. Don't waste the opportunity!"

John (FCMA)
India

"Think about renting an apartment, even for short placements."

Carl (CIMA)
Cambodia

"I lived in an area I am interested in, worked in a language I love"

Matthias (CIMA)
Guatemala

Lee San (FCCA)
Uganda

"Just training on Excel skills and how to keep proper paper records can be a significant change for small organisations."

Katy (ACA)
Malawi

"My time in Uganda was extremely worthwhile in teaching me how to engage with others."

Phil (ACA)
Uganda

"Personally I find that disturbing your comfort zone and embracing new experiences is very invigorating."

Malcolm (ACCA)
Argentina

"I wanted to use my skills and experience gained in the private sector to benefit developing countries."

Jemini (ACCA)
Zambia

"Getting some experience through volunteering is a good idea because it demonstrates your interest in the sector."

Kemi (ACCA)
UK

"I am amazed at how relevant my skills are – and by this I mean all the skills from the different parts of my career."

Chris (CA)
Argentina

"Do your research, follow your gut instincts, and use your common sense."

Laura (ACA)
Cambodia

"The sector is tremendously fulfilling. I am offered the chance to work with determined, passionate entrepreneurs on a daily basis."

Tyler (QBE)
Guatemala

"While I do enjoy having down times during my vacation times, this experience really allowed me to make a difference."

Matt (CPA)
Guatemala

"I decided to volunteer with AfID to determine whether I wanted to make non-profit work my long-term career."

Sarah (CPA)
Cambodia

Amy (ACA)
Tanzania

Jennifer and Joseph (ACA)
India

Surath (QBE)
UK

Spencer (FCA) & Manda
Uganda

Jacqui (FCCA)
Ghana

40+ KPMG employees
Nicaragua

Janet (ACMA)
Malawi

Deborah (ACA)
Mozambique

Aurelia ( CIMA)
Nepal

Spencer (FCA) and Manda
Argentina

Matt (ACA), Marina (CA) & Amy (ACA)
Uganda

Tim (FCA)
Rwanda

Shyam (ACA)
Argentina

John (ACCA)
Rwanda

John (IIA)
Zambia

""They asked if i'd join the choir!""

Stephen (ACA)
Uganda