The World of Difference UK programme has just launched to give 500 people the power to make a difference by putting something back into the community. The two month programme gives people the opportunity to take a paid placement with a UK charity of their choice.
World of Difference UK, launched by the Vodafone foundation, is open to anyone over 18 in the UK who has the passion, drive and commitment to donate themselves to a charity.
Taking part involves finding the right charity to suit interests, skills and experience and completing an online application form at www.vodafone.co.uk/worldofdifference by 3 November 2009.
Finding the right charity is easy as the website has a unique online Charity Matchmaker tool, developed in consultation with the UK’s leading volunteering charity, WorldWide Volunteering. If you’re successful, the Vodafone Foundation will pay the charity you choose a total of £2,500 and you’ll get the balance when tax and National Insurance have been paid.
In addition, Vodafone UK will donate a new mobile phone and pre-paid credit to each of the 500 successful applicants so they can share their experiences with friends and family and inspire others to make a difference. The deadline for applications for World of Difference UK is 3 November, with the first placements beginning in January 2010.
