Work Experience at the United Nations
My-work-experience are now able to offer a truly unique opportunity for school students who have an interest in world affairs and an inquisitive mind to see the United Nations at work.
The students will learn through guided tours, presentations and observing working sessions in action. The range of subject areas that can be covered include – politics, ethics, human rights, languages, science, art, geography, citizenship.
They will have the opportunity to ask questions of diplomats, ambassadors, advisors, specialists etc. As well as factual knowledge, the students will acquire resources from the various agencies. They will be given special access passes, which will enable them to carry out research in the libraries and publications departments.
Students describe this experience as ‘life changing’. The combination of knowledge and personal development gained from this project helps to improve self-esteem and confidence and has proved useful in clarifying university choice and courses and is of course a most valuable entry on UCAS forms.
The itinerary for each visit is of necessity different depending on ‘who is in town’ but recent visits have included:
- Guided Tour of the United Nations Palais de Nations
- The activities of the International Labour Organisation
- The work of the United Nations World Food Programme
- The work of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- The activities of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- The activities of UNICEF
- The United Nations Secretariat for the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
The programme is available up to four times a year and is open to 6th form students. The cost will be around £300 per student, which includes bed and breakfast accommodation at the International Youth Hostel, all transport within Geneva, payment of UN fees, security clearance and the services of our expert facilitator. (This does not include teacher costs).
In addition, students will have to pay flight costs, lunch and dinner. (The cost of meals is likely to be around £10-£12 per day, although by buying at local supermarkets, this can be reduced)
It was the most amazing week of my life. I don’t think I’ve ever learnt so much or been interested in as much as i was in Geneva. I would hopefully like to work there in the near future so fingers crossed!! Bob was also amazing; he had so many interesting stories and really knew his stuff. The weather was amazing and the other people that went helped to make the week.
Thank you ever so much for this opportunity.
Best wishes
Bryony Noad