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Arne (ACCA)
Kenya
Kenya
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"'I would not be where I am today without my volunteering experience'"
Daniel (CA)
Malawi
Malawi
Adrian (CIMA)
UK
UK
Harriet, ACA
Cambodia
Cambodia
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"Take time off to explore the country. Don't waste the opportunity!"
John (FCMA)
India
India
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"Think about renting an apartment, even for short placements."
Carl (CIMA)
Cambodia
Cambodia
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"I lived in an area I am interested in, worked in a language I love"
Matthias (CIMA)
Guatemala
Guatemala
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Lee San (FCCA)
Uganda
Uganda
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"Just training on Excel skills and how to keep proper paper records can be a significant change for small organisations."
Katy (ACA)
Malawi
Malawi
"My time in Uganda was extremely worthwhile in teaching me how to engage with others."
Phil (ACA)
Uganda
Uganda
"Personally I find that disturbing your comfort zone and embracing new experiences is very invigorating."
Malcolm (ACCA)
Argentina
Argentina
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"I wanted to use my skills and experience gained in the private sector to benefit developing countries."
Jemini (ACCA)
Zambia
Zambia
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"Getting some experience through volunteering is a good idea because it demonstrates your interest in the sector."
Kemi (ACCA)
UK
UK
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"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
Argentina
"Do your research, follow your gut instincts, and use your common sense."
Laura (ACA)
Cambodia
Cambodia
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"The sector is tremendously fulfilling. I am offered the chance to work with determined, passionate entrepreneurs on a daily basis."
Tyler (QBE)
Guatemala
Guatemala
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"While I do enjoy having down times during my vacation times, this experience really allowed me to make a difference."
Matt (CPA)
Guatemala
Guatemala
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"I decided to volunteer with AfID to determine whether I wanted to make non-profit work my long-term career."
Sarah (CPA)
Cambodia
Cambodia
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Amy (ACA)
Tanzania
Tanzania
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Jennifer and Joseph (ACA)
India
India
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Surath (QBE)
UK
UK
Spencer (FCA) & Manda
Uganda
Uganda
Jacqui (FCCA)
Ghana
Ghana
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40+ KPMG employees
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Janet (ACMA)
Malawi
Malawi
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Deborah (ACA)
Mozambique
Mozambique
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Aurelia ( CIMA)
Nepal
Nepal
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Spencer (FCA) and Manda
Argentina
Argentina
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Matt (ACA), Marina (CA) & Amy (ACA)
Uganda
Uganda
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Tim (FCA)
Rwanda
Rwanda
Shyam (ACA)
Argentina
Argentina
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John (ACCA)
Rwanda
Rwanda
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John (IIA)
Zambia
Zambia
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""They asked if i'd join the choir!""
Stephen (ACA)
Uganda
Uganda