Why AV

The AV Team

We place particular emphasis on 24/7 in-country back up and with many years experience are confident we give the right balance of support and independence to our volunteers. All our in-country staff have considerable experience and knowledge of the country and region in which they operate.

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In UK.

In simple terms, AV's business headquarters is located in Devizes and most of the contact our volunteers' have with Africa and Asia Venture, before they fly off to their chosen destination, is with the AV staff based there.

Managing Director

Founder

Founder

Marketing & PR

Projects Coordination and Flights

Sarah King

Volunteer Support Team

Zach Freeth

UK Regional Manager - The South East

John Riggs

UK Regional Manager - The North East

Sue Osborne

UK Regional Manager Scotland

Overseas.

It is the role of our overseas-based AV staff to look after the immediate needs of AVs, once they have landed and for the whole time they are there. Here are the players: