Recruitment Team

Ian Birbeck - Recruitment Director

Ian is in charge of our Recruitment team. He coordinates the programme of visits, talks and publicity about Projects Abroad around the world.

Ian has visited Argentina, Ghana, India, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Peru, Romania, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Togo.
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Harry Kent - Programme Advisor

Harry joined the team in 2006 when he spent 5 months working on our conservation project in Botswana. Before he had time to catch his breath he was whisked off to Ghana where he worked over the summer. In his spare time Harry loves to listen to live music and particularly enjoys outdoor activities. When he's not in faraway places, Harry talks to potential volunteers about our projects and attends events at schools and universities across the UK.

Harry has visited Botswana, Ghana, India, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Togo.
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Scott McQuarrie - Director, Projects Abroad PRO

Scott grew up in Glasgow and studied Sport and Sociology at Edinburgh University. He joined the UK team in September 2006 after volunteering with Projects Abroad in Ghana where he undertook a sport development project. Scott now manages the skilled and qualified arm of Projects Abroad for graduates, professionals and retired seniors which is called Projects Abroad PRO.

Scott has visited Bolivia, Ghana, Jamaica, Moldova, Nepal, Peru, Romania and Togo.
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Heidi Tanner - Programme Advisor

Heidi joined the recruitment team in November 2009 having gained eight years experience in the volunteering overseas sector. Heidi has travelled extensively and spent time in many of our destinations including Ghana, South Africa, Morocco, Tanzania, Thailand, China, Israel and Jamaica and has experience of many different projects.

Koreen Walsh - Programme Advisor

Koreen is beginning her B.A. Degree in Spanish, Psychology, Philosophy, Film Studies at NUI Galway. She volunteered with Projects Abroad in 2008 on a teaching programme in Costa Rica and loved every minute of it!

Jessica Warner - Programme Advisor

Jessica is currently studying for her B.A. Degree in Spanish, French, Psychology and IT at NUI Galway. In 2008, as part of her gap year Jessica did a 2 month teaching placement in Liberia, Costa Rica with Projects Abroad, and had the time of her life! In her spare time she loves travelling and socialising..!

Rose Yelland - Recruitment Administrator

Rose provides administrative support to the Recruitment Team. She organises our busy diary of talks, school visits and career fairs, assists with open day logistics and helps to contact volunteers once they've returned from their placements.