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If you are successful in getting accepted on to a Platform2 trip, you'll be given a login and password to sign in to the My Platform2 section of the site. In this section, you'll be able to find out information about your trip such as flight times and health advice as well as lots of other info about the country you'll be travelling to.

You need to go through a number of steps both before and after you are accepted onto the Platform2 programme.

These are straightforward and designed to make sure that Platform2 is the right programme for you.

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The whole selection and placement process can take between three and six months.

So, for example, if you apply in May and are successful, you can expect to travel somewhere between August and November. You can apply as early as you like for future trips.

To complete the application process, we will need:

- Your completed application form;

- A photocopy of your passport (if you don't have a passport, please send us a copy of your birth certificate instead);

- References from two people who have known you in a professional capacity (i.e. a teacher, line manager, sports coach, social worker, etc) for one year or more (the reference request sheets are attached to the application form).

We need to have your completed application, passport or birth certificate copy and at least one of your references before considering you for an interview.

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If you're having problems downloading the overview and application form, we can e-mail them to you.


Just send an e-mail to platform2@myplatform2.com




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Platform2 is a global volunteering scheme for 18 to 25 year olds in the UK, who wouldn't otherwise get the opportunity to volunteer in a developing country. If you think Platform2 is for you, find out if you're eligible by answering these questions.

If you can answer yes to all of them, Platform2 is for you.

1/Are you a less advantaged young person who would not otherwise get the chance to do something like this?

2/Will you be aged 18 to 25 (inclusive) at the proposed time of travel?

3/Do you have or are you eligible to have a UK passport?

4/Are you currently a resident in UK?

5/Are you available for a 10 week unaccompanied and uninterrupted overseas experience?

6/Are you prepared to follow our programme’s health advice and requirements?

7/Are you willing and able to provide two written references?

8/Are you willing to attend a one day pre-departure briefing and a three day residential workshop after you have returned?

9/Are you willing to share your experience with your community upon your return?