Coronavirus Covid-19 update
Update on COVID-19 as of 14/04/2020
During these difficult times, we want to reassure all our interns that your safety and well being is our number one priority. We are certainly navigating through uncharted waters and these are difficult times for everyone, so we thank each of you for your cooperation and understanding as we work together.
We are constantly monitoring the latest information for all our destinations and are in communication with our colleagues abroad, whilst also following advice from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO).
If there is a change that will impact your placement, we will of course contact you and explain the options available. Most of our interns start their placements in September / October, by which time we hope that life will be returning to normal and placements will therefore go ahead unaffected. We have asked all interns to be flexible to later start dates if necessary and anyone booking a trip must remain flexible to start dates between September 2020 and January 2021.
If the FCO advises against travel to a specific country or region you are booked to travel to, or if there’s a travel ban in place in your destination, we will contact you to explain your options.
If, by the time of your placement, the FCO deems that travel to your chosen country or region is safe and you decide to cancel, then our normal cancellation terms and conditions will apply.
For more information about travel restrictions, please visit www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-office and for general advice about the UK government’s response, please visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus
We really appreciate your understanding and patience as we move through the next few months.
With thanks,
The Placement Year International Team
How do I apply?
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Complete our short application form including uploading your CV and Cover Letter. Please clearly state in your Cover Letter which destination and type of placement you are interested in.
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