Footprinter Volunteer Grants

One of the core aims of Hazel's Footprints is to support UK volunteers heading to educational settings in developing countries. Our grants are available for those spending at least 6 months at a project. We refer to recipients of these grants as "Footprinters".

Hazel Scott Aiton took unbounded energy, joy and talent on her 12 month gap year at Otjikondo Village School in Nambia. She had a huge impact on the children she taught there. The Trust sees the tremendous value of volunteering in schools and that’s why we offer grants to UK residents embarking on at least 6 months in a developing country.

Application criteria:

• Individuals applying for Footprinter volunteer grants will only be considered if they plan to volunteer for a minimum of six months in one location. A full year of volunteering is preferred.
• Volunteering work must be in the field of education and must be in a developing country.
• Only UK-resident applicants are eligible.
• Applicants under the age of 18 at the time of application are required to provide approval from their parent or guardian.
• Applicants under the age of 18 must volunteer via a partner organisation
• Applicants are asked to provide two written updates on their experience with photos which can be published on our website and social media for the benefit of future Footprinters and the Trust’s many supporters.
• Applicants are expected to return funding to Hazel’s Footprints if for any reason it is not possible to undertake the period of volunteering stated in their application