Pre Selection Pack

Volunteering for up to a year is a challenge and an adventure.

Our One Day Selection Course allows you to get to know Project Trust and the opportunities we offer.

Taking part in small group activities, individual tasks and an interview, you will have the opportunity to share your skills and interests and to demonstrate your strengths. This will help us to assess which volunteering experience from our range of placements could be right for you. As part of the Selection Course we will arrange an interview with you which will take place the following day.

ACTION: Please read the information below and complete the required tasks on the right before your Selection Course. Please also watch the videos below and have a good think about your top three country choices ahead of course. There will be an opportunity to ask any questions on the Selection Course.

StartEndActivity
09:0009:10Welcome Address
09:1009:50Introductions and Ice breaker
09:5010:35Teamworking Activity
10:3510:55Break
10:5511:55International Scenarios
11:5512:15Feedback/ Timetabling of Interview Slots
12:1513:15Lunch
13:1515:00Lesson Delivery/Feedback
15:0015:20Break
15:2016:00Fundraising
16:0016:30Q&A
16:3017:00Feedback

We are looking for your ability to share and explain information and to engage with the class. This lesson plan template will help you structure your lesson.

You may use learning aids and props in your lesson, use the camera in order for people to see flashcards, etc. Please ensure that you plan your lesson and develop learning aids in advance to save time during the lesson. PowerPoint presentations are not required as we are keen to see how you communicate with your students without relying on technology

Your lesson should be pitched at GCSE/National 5 level.

Please watch this video in advance of planning and developing your lesson.

At Project Trust, we’re committed to helping you grow in five key areas we call our Core Competencies. These core skills are central to your Volunteer journey, and we’ll be looking for them during your Selection Day. We’re excited to support and see your development as you continue with us.

Communication & Collaboration

You can communicate effectively including listening to others. You are a team-player, willing to work with others to achieve a common aim whilst remaining positive, encouraging and sensitive to the needs of others.

Leadership

You demonstrate leadership potential by your ability to motivate, influence and lead others with respect, actively acknowledging their contributions. You are organised and maintain responsible behaviour. You are trustworthy, aware of your obligations and willing to see them through.

Self-confidence

You have confidence in your potential and demonstrate this through your maturity in all situations, your ability to take initiative and put yourself forward to make the most of opportunities.

Resilience

You have a positive mindset that perseveres with determination to reach a goal, you are adaptable in your opinions and actions, reaching solutions through problem solving abilities. Your resilience will allow you to respond effectively to challenges and a variety of situations.

Awareness

This is your sense of global awareness and interest in the world around you as well as your impact on others. You will learn to self-evaluate, looking at your strengths and weaknesses, identifying and acting on opportunities to develop.

Please watch the videos below to give you an idea of where you might like to Volunteer and what placement type you are interested in.

Asia

Africa

Latin America

Placement Types

Please complete and submit at least one week before the start of your Selection day. Click on the links below to complete the information.

Please note, we are unable to confirm offer of a placement until all required information and references are received.