Project details for summer 2027 are in development. The information below relates to our most recent project and is provided to give an indication of the project structure and details.
Key dates
Recruitment and selection
- Applications open: Monday 5 January 2026 at 12noon
- Applications close: Thursday 5 March 2026 at 12noon
- Selection day: Saturday 28 March 2026 10am - 4pm. Students shortlisted from the Team Member applications will be invited.
- Please be aware that Eid may coincide with Selection Day. If this impacts you, email us at volunteers@manchester.ac.uk so we can discuss potential accommodations.
The following dates are all compulsory.
Training and induction
- Training day 1: Saturday 25 April 10am - 4pm
- Admin evening: Tuesday 28 April 6 - 8pm
- Training day 2: Saturday 9 May 10am - 4pm
- Training days 3 and 4: Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 June 10am - 4pm
- Pre-departure meeting: Friday 24 July (likely 10am - 12noon) but TBC - option to join in person or online
Team Member volunteers will also be required to spend time reaching their fundraising target and undertake the necessary pre-departure admin tasks and project preparation in the UK before going out to Rwanda.
Travel to Rwanda
- Departing from the UK Saturday 25 July
- Returning to the UK Sunday 23 August
On return
- Returned volunteers event Wednesday 30 September 5.30 - 7.30pm
- On return all volunteers will be required to engage in other returned volunteers’ activity, including writing reports and helping to promote international volunteering to other students.
