Supporting former students in voluntary work

This year Worth Society, the School’s thriving alumni association, is proud to have celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Global Action Award programme, enabling former students to embark on voluntary projects across the globe.

What started as the WOBS Voluntary Services Award in 2000 has now awarded bursaries totalling £40,280 to 51 Old Worthians.

The awards were created for Worth students to gain a different perspective of the world. Although predominantly aimed at recent leavers taking a gap year, the awards are available to any Old Worthian proposing to spend at least six weeks in unpaid work for the good of others or the environment with a registered charity.

Projects undertaken by awardees have ranged from: teaching in China, Nepal and a range of African countries; building homes and schools in Zambia, Colombia and Costa Rica; running camps for disabled children in Ireland; setting up music groups for those with special education needs in the UK; spending time with the Manquehue Movement in Chile and Worth’s own outreach programme in Peru. We have also supported medical students on overseas electives in Nepal and Guatemala.

Being a Worthian is a lifelong journey. Worth Society enables former students to stay in touch with one another for business and social networking purposes, providing careers advice, support and lifelong guidance.

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