PRIME

Partnerships in International Medical Education

Volunteer Testimonials

 

Lynne ClaytonLynne
Volunteer Admin Assistant
June 2014 to present

 I began volunteering with PRIME in June 2014, after retiring as a primary school teacher. I decided to empty my hands to see what God had in store for this new stage in my life, fairly quickly I saw PRIME as a place where I would be valued as a volunteer. PRIME is an inspiring place to work. I am welcomed and appreciated as a member of the worldwide PRIME family and also working as a part of the small operations team. I enjoy working in the PRIME office and being given the opportunity to make a contribution to the visionary work of PRIME; that improves healthcare in the UK and worldwide. The work I do in the PRIME office is varied and interesting and I have even learnt some new skills. I can recommend volunteering with PRIME as an amazing way to play a part in their work and enjoy the camaraderie of the PRIME team. 

Emma ClaytonEmma
Fundraising and Admin Assistant
Summer 2011

I was given the opportunity to return to work with PRIME once again this summer as an assistant administrator and fundraiser. Working as part of the small core team, I really felt my professional skills were valued and that I was entrusted with much responsibility, which allowed me to stretch myself, to fulfil my potential. PRIME is an inspiring place to work, with a visionary and exceptionally gifted core team. I felt welcomed and appreciated as a member of the PRIME team. I found working for PRIME so fulfilling, being given the opportunity even to make a small contribution to the amazing work of PRIME; that improves healthcare worldwide for the benefit of thousands of healthcare workers and patients. I could not recommend working with PRIME enough for professional, personal and spiritual development.

Emma - volunteer 2008Emma
Admin Assistant

Summer 2008 

 I first volunteered for a summer internship with PRIME Partnerships in International Medical Education between my first and second year of my undergraduate degree (Majoring in Third World Development), in order to gain experience within a UK charity working internationally. The internship was invaluable, it gave me the opportunity to learn more about the workings of an International medical charity and liaise with its key stakeholders, to develop office and systems administration skills.  This experience undoubtedly enabled me to gain graduate internships after finishing university.