Project Nature: Based on the SDGs
WHY VOLUNTEER
WITH AIESEC?
When you embark on your GV project, you join an internationally renowned network of young leaders that have been contributing back to these programmes for many years. Aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs), these projects are meaningful and sustainable.
The 6-8 weeks period of the project gives you the perfect opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the local culture and experience living abroad on your own.
On your free days or after project hours, you may spend your time exploring the country on your own, with friends embarking on GV projects in the country or with the locals.
Really want to do a project on environment sustainability but can't seem to find one? Fret not, under the GV programme, you get the final say on the type of project and country destination.
UPCOMING PROJECTS
(NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017)
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10 Jun 18 - 23 Jul 18 Teach and learn by playing! Showcase your culture and your country in non-verbal forms: dances, videos, pictures, traditional objects and many more! Challenge your communication skills in a group of young English learners and become a child yourself once again! Leave memories of bright international cooperation and understanding which withstands all the barriers!
22 Jul 18 - 03 Sep 18 The intern must create and deliver 2 weeks of theoretical trainings of soft-skills, team management and SDG knowledge in order to prepare the participants for creating and implementing a project with social reach in the community. After that, for 2 weeks the intern will coordinate and facilitate the creation and implementation of that project together with the participants. The project will develop the main city of Arad but also expansions around it.
07 May 18 - 19 Jun 18 Your role as an intern in this project is to be a factor of change in the minds of our participants, our target are children (1st to 8th grade), to open their view to the world by showcasing the good that your culture has, and raising awareness about SDGs. You will represent your culture and the AIESEC values to our participants, interns and stakeholders. The project will develop the main city of Arad but also expansions around it.
14 May 18 - 26 Jun 18 Hold My Hand, which supports SDG 3 Good Health, powered by AIESEC in collaboration with Hold My Hand, aims to motivate children who have cancer and pediatric diseases, improve their social and soft skills with games,singing songs,drawing activities and educate them about different cultures and basic English , contributing to SDG 3.4
18 Jun 18 - 31 Jul 18 Surakarta is a city located around the big river named Bengawan Solo which is the heart of Surakarta. This river has become the futile element for environmental sustainability for society. Unfortunately, the condition of the river is getting worse as the society lost their willingness to keep the environment clean. Be one of the brave environmental warriors to save the river!
06 Jun 18 - 18 Jul 18 “Approximately one in four children in Vietnam is a victim of abuse and at least 1,300 cases of sexual violence against children were reported each year.” “17% LGBT community in Vietnam failed at commit suicide at least 1 time” “60-70% reported abortion cases in Vietnam are students” People in Vietnam are still lack of basic sexual health care and sex education. Vision of S.E.P. Project is to reduce sexual health problems in Vietnam society.
18 Jun 18 - 31 Jul 18 Kids & Care is a project in Surakarta that focuses on kids encouragement and health in Spirit of Java city. In this project, EP will do roadshow to local communities to encourage the unfortunate kids (Kids with HIV and Cancer) to have brighter future. EP will also establish road campaign, fun walk, and physical exercise by cooperating with local communities such as Rumah Kita, Mayaannanta, and Lentera.
01 Mar 18 - 30 Apr 18 So what does an average day on Tainan actually look like? You can expect sharing your own culture to Taiwanese students, creating English learning environment/lessons with school teachers, teaching global issues to broaden children’s global vision and traveling through the local area with local stakeholders. The weekends you’ll have free to explore all that Tainan (and Taiwan) has to offer.
03 Dec 18 - 14 Jan 19 Create daily dynamics to promote in students values through dance, sport, languages, paint, read and write. Trainee must bring some country typical elements (specially food, music, dances, maps, clothes), for a Global Village and show its culture. It is also trainees responsibility to participate in AIESEC events such as other Global Villages, train and lead sessions.
01 Mar 18 - 30 Apr 18 The Ta Lai Longhouse project was initiated and started out of the growing national movement and programme for eco-tourism development in and around protected areas of Vietnam. The pilot programme was introduced in Cat Tien National Park with sponsorships from DANIDA through WWF-Denmark and WWF-Vietnam. This project aims to support and improve the livelihood of the local communities, while raising people’s awareness of nature conservation.
14 May 18 - 26 Jun 18 Welcome to the heart of Transylvania. Unfortunately, even in the land of Dracula we have inequalities among people. You will work with people with disabilities (like autism, down syndrome etc.) to develop their leadership. The first week will be for preparation. After, by working with other international volunteers, you will deliver sessions. Opportunity fee: 80€. PS. Don’t forget your garlic against vampires! (just in case)
TESTIMONIALS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Are there any requirements before I go for the Global Volunteer Program?There will be acompulsory Outgoing Preparation Seminar (Academic Week 11 or 12) and Reintegration Seminar (after your GV trip). Complete the online application process to find a project and pass the Skype interview for your intended project. You may pass multiple Skype interviews and choose one project to do.
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So what are the countries that are available for Global Volunteer Program?We have country partners such as Taiwan, Cambodia, Mexico, Romania, The Philippines etc. We encourage countries in the Asia Pacific region as past Exchange Participants have expressed they are better able to relate to the social issues within these countries.
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How much would the programme cost?There is a $650 one-time payment when you get accepted into a project and confirm your participation in it. $50 is refundable after the end of your GV trip upon fulfilment of certain conditions.
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What is the estimated costs of embarking on a GV trip?This would depend on the location of your choice. A rough estimate would be as follows ➪Asia: $1-1.5k ➪Central & Eastern Europe and Africa: $2-2.5k ➪Latin America: $4-5k
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Can I stay shorter or longer than 6 weeks?Yes, you can negotiate with the project manager, but it's best if you can make it for the full duration of 6 weeks as your project choices will be limited if you are unable to do so. You can stay longer as long as your VISA duration permits.
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Can my friends and I embark on our Global Volunteer trip together?Definitely! But this is provided that you both get selected for the same project.