Volunteer Abroad Booklet

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AIESEC is the largest non-political, independent, not-for-profit, youth-run organisation in the world. present in over 113 countries and territories and with over 86,000 members and 64 years of experience. focused on providing a platform for youth leadership development, AIESEC offers young people the opportunity to participate in international internships, experience leadership and participate in a global learning environment.

What is AIESEC?

Facts about Volunteer Abroad Programme The fee 399 Euro covers one internship as well as: Food and accommodation  Personalised profile and account in online application system  12 month access to the database or until the moment of finding the right internship for you  One day long cultural preparation seminar  Assistance from and AIESEC representative to find an internship matching your skills  Policies and programme standards education  Visa assistance Apply at www.aiesec.ie

Volunteer Abroad WHAT IS AIESEC ………………………..1

WHY VOLUNTEER ABROAD …………..2 CULTURAL EDUCATION ………………..3 ENTREPRENEURSHIP …………………… 4 WORLD ISSUES …………………………. 5 APPLICATION PROCESS ……………… 6

Fee is only 399 Euro


Why Volunteer Abroad? We provide you a fun and meaningful experience and the chance to immerse yourself in a foreign culture. It’s an excellent opportunity for you to develop your entrepreneurial and leadership skills by creating direct positive impact in the society, make new friends and step out of your comfort zone.

We organise projects based on: at www.aiesec.ie  CulturalApply Education/Basic Language Teaching  Entrepreneurship  World Issues

Fee is only 399 Euro!

No fundraising! Apply at www.aiesec.ie

Food and accommodation provided!


Typical Job Description:

 Basic English teaching,  Conducting workshops about tolerance,  Presentations connected to culture,  Organising events for children and local community.

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Benefits for the participant:  Gaining skills that will increase your employability  Building international network  Gaining friends from all over the world  An opportunity to help others  A chance to try something new  Practice your language skills Developing skills such as:  Communication skills  Presentation skills  Adaptability  Leadership skills

BRAZIL CHINA KENYA MEXICO UKRAINE HUNGARY

Duration: 6 weeks

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This programme is for those who want to share their and explore other cultures. You will have a chance to work in project organized by AIESEC focused on cultural education, child care and promoting tolerant attitudes. You will have a chance to have an impact and develop the local society.

Fee: 399 Euro Covers:

1. 1 year access to the online application system 2. 1 day long preparation seminar including cultural and professional preparation 3. Policies and program standards education 4. Visa assistance – the hosting entity will help and guide you what visa you need 5. Food and accommodation


This programme is focused on developing skills related to the 1 year access to following areas: online marketing, leadership, management, computer the online application literacy and delivery of trainings and system workshops. The Exchange participant 1 day long has a chance to work in NGOs local Typical Job Description preparation schools and other institutions that  Helping young people to discover their seminar cooperate with AIESEC. including potential through workshops and trainings cultural and  Providing young people and small businesses Benefits for the participant: professional with knowledge and practical skills about  Use theoretical skills gained at the preparation management and entrepreneurship university in practice Policies and program  Support small local businesses to develop their  Develop entrepreneurial skills, standards business ideas leadership skills and presentation education  Increase computer literacy and Internet usage skills Visa assistance –  Gain knowledge about markets the hosting WHERE? abroad entity will help and guide you  ROMANIA, KENYA, CHINA  Gain knowledge about other what visa you business cultures need  Make impact on emerging markets Food and Duration: 6 weeks accommodatio  Creating own international network  An opportunity to help others n provided

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Typical Job Description:  Conducting workshops about ecology, environmental protection and sustainability  Organising time for unprivileged children  Organising events connected with the world issues The programme is addressing global issues such as HIV/AIDS awareness, ecological problems, poverty  Organising time for sick people (cancer, depression) reduction and human rights. The exchange participant will have a chance to work with the Benefits for the participant: local community to solve the burning problems An opportunity to make a change there. Develop public speaking skills

WHERE?  BRAZIL  KENYA  MEXICO  UKRAINE

Duration: 6 weeks

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Develop communication skills, adaptability, patience, emotional intelligence Increase awareness about world problems Make an impact on the local society

Fee: 399 Euro Covers:

1. 1 year access to the online application system 2. 1 day long preparation seminar including cultural and professional preparation 3. Policies and program standards education 4. Visa assistance – the hosting entity will help and guide you what visa you need 5. Food and accommodatio n provided


APPLICATION PROCESS Eligibility Check:  Are you a student or a recent graduate?  Do you want to travel and experience new cultures?  Are you flexible and adaptable?  Do you want to have an impact?

If you checked all the boxes above you are ready to apply for the Volunteer Abroad Programme

Online application

Interview with AIESEC Representative Apply at www.aiesec.ie

Formalities

Mandatory Cultural Preparation Seminar

Searching for internships


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