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Volunteering in Cape Town By Kirsten Clunies-Ross (07-09)
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fter graduating from Edinburgh, I decided to take a year out to travel and develop my skills before starting my career. A couple of my friends had previously taken part in the International Citizen Service (ICS) in Honduras and India and encouraged me to apply. After a simple online questionnaire and selection day, I was informed that I was successful and would be placed in Cape Town, South Africa in April for 10 weeks. ICS is a UK Government charity that works in partnership with local charities internationally, promoting international development, cross-cultural exchange and strengthening global ties. There are a number of UK charities that work under ICS and I was chosen by Skillshare International, Coaching For Hope. This particular charity facilitates international development by using sport as a tool to teach children life skills and combat drug abuse, gangsterism and various other ‘social evils’ prevalent within their communities.
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