In Sri Lanka
ABOUT GLOBAL VOLUNTEER Global Volunteer is a 6 weeks cross-cultural volunteer experience for youth in Malaysia who seek to develop themselves and the world. You expand your global network and learn to communicate effectively, while contributing to something that matters. Overall benefits:
Experience a ross Cultural Environment Challenge Yourself out of your comfort zone Develop Yourself and your leadership Go for a Volunteer Experience
WHY DO WE PROVIDE GLOBAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE? Global Volunteer projects exist around the world because as an organisation, we want to act for what the world needs. We want to become a youth movement where youth in Malaysia and youth everywhere can develop themselves while striving to achieve the 17 Global Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030. We aim to activate youth for a better future and for a united Malaysia.
REQUIREMENTS The main requirement for Global Volunteer is to a proactive Malaysian that wants to grow and contribute!
BENEFITS Visa & logistical support
Accommodation provided Commit to a 6 weeks duration for your project (minimum duration)
Airport pick-up
Be aged 18 to 30 Pay the administrative fee of RM600, purchase your insurance and travel ticket Be responsive to all AIESEC communications and attend preparation spaces before departure. Be ready to make a social impact and develop yourself like never before
Experience the world, new cultures and make new friends Receive preparatory support on goalsetting, social skill development, leadership.
ABOUT SRI LANKA GENERAL Found at the tip of India, this little exotic island is abundant with a wonderful mix of modern towns and rural villages. They say there is no other country in the world, like Sri Lanka. A smiling sun all year round, golden beaches, ancient cities, exciting safaris, colourful culture, adventure sport and lovely people
CULTURE & TRAVEL There are three official languages in Sri Lanka: Sinhala, Tamil, and English. Sinhala, the language of the majority, and Tamil, spoken by Muslims as well as ethnic Tamils, are the primary languages. The official symbols of Sri Lanka are largely drawn from those representing the Sinhala Buddhist majority. Sinhala means "lion's blood" and the lion is the central image on the national flag. The current Sri Lankan national identity is dominated by the Sinhala majority, although this identity is resisted by the minority ethnic groups.
ABOUT SRI LANKA VISA & TRAVEL COSTS Malaysians need a visa to stay in Sri Lanka to join Global Volunteer Program which is more than 30 days. The living cost in Sri Lanka is relatively lower than Malaysia. The price range of food in Sri Lanka is around 250 – 500 Rs. Many Sri Lankan towns are small enough to walk around. In larger towns, you can get around by bus, taxi or three-wheeler.
SOCIETY Although Sri Lanka has almost achieved universal primary education, a significant proportion of poor children in the compulsory age for schooling is still not attending school. Out of a total of 3.5 million children in the age group 5-14 years, 391,461 (or 11.3 per cent) are poor. Of them 24,276 (or 6.2 per cent) are not attending school. Global Volunteer Program in Taiwan that focusses on SDG 4 Quality Education plays a very important role in providing education and international exposure to all these underprivileged students.
ABOUT TAIWAN SOCIETY Environmental issues in Sri Lanka include large-scale logging of forests and degradation of mangroves, coral reefs and soil. Air pollution and water pollution are challenges for Sri Lanka since both cause negative health impacts.
AIESEC Global Volunteer Program has varied projects that tackle on deforestation and water pollution issue.
CHECK OUT PAST VOLUNTEERS! NAME: Kushalini A/P Rames �Exchange is not something that can be described through words but it is something to be experienced and to be felt in the deepest core of our hearts. This is the time to rise up and see the world because if it is too late, then you are sure to regret it later. In my exchange, love opened my eyes to see the world from a different view and i loved it. Every exchange has a unique story to it. If you do not have the idea to plot the story, then it would be a plain one. So be the writer of your own story.�
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is food/accommodation provided by the hosting entity? It depends on the projects (opportunities). Some of the projects provide free food and accommodation, while some other might require you to support yourself. First comes first serve basis. Apply now before it runs out! Is insurance provided? Unfortunately, it is not provided by AIESEC in Sri Lanka, hence you will need to purchase it on your own. We will support in terms of the documentation required. During the Exchange, am I the only Exchange Participant there? Majority of our projects (opportunities) are done with a group of participants from other countries and nationalities. The average number of participants in a Global Volunteer project usually ranges from 3 to 20. Will I be assisted throughout my exchange period? Yes. There will be project managers assisting you throughout your exchange abroad.