Does MAG have volunteering opportunities?
UK:
We do have some opportunities for volunteers at our HQ in Manchester City Centre. If you would be interested in volunteering with our Public Fundraising team, you can contact Catherine Smith, Public Fundraising Officer, at catherine.smith@maginternational.org. MAG will also occasionally announce volunteer opportunities on the 'vacancies' page of our website.
International:
MAG does not use volunteers in our programmes. This is because, in line with our capacity building objectives, MAG’s programmes aim for local ownership of all functions by employing and training local staff to allow them to contribute, in the broadest sense, to the rehabilitation of their own country. In addition to demining training, MAG provides national staff with vocational skills that will help to support them upon completion of humanitarian mine action activities. Employing international volunteers overseas would restrict the number of opportunities for local staff to be employed by MAG.
Does MAG offer internships?
UK:
MAG does run an internship scheme at our Manchester HQ. Interns are asked to contribute a minimum of two days a week, although preferably more, for a period of six months. During this time, Interns provide administrative, editorial, research and programmatic support to the Operations and Business Development Departments, spending three months in each department. The internship is unpaid and MAG reimburses reasonable incidental expenses.
MAG’s internship is an excellent opportunity for people looking to start their career in International Development.
We are currently recruiting for interns, please visit the jobs page for further information.
International:
MAG does occasionally offer international internship placements. Internships will vary in length, location and type. Details of any internships will be available on the vacancies page of the MAG website when they arise.
Does MAG train people to clear landmines?
While MAG is focused on providing relevant training for national staff in its programmes, unfortunately we do not have the capacity to provide EOD/demining training for International people looking to enter this field of work. Applicants for International vacancies need to have relevant, transferable skills and experience in order to be considered for international technical vacancies.
MAG’s Technical Field Managers (TFMs) manage and coordinate ordnance clearance operations in our overseas programmes. As well as possessing relevant EOD qualifications, TFMs are required to demonstrate previous experience of working in mine clearance/EOD/SALW operations in developing countries.
Does MAG offer work experience placements?
Unfortunately we are currently unable to accommodate work placements.
