GLOBAL VOLUNTEER Exchange Participant Brochure
in the Netherlands
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WHAT IS AIESEC?
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WHAT IS LEADERSHIP?
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
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PROCESS
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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS
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ONLINE INTERVIEW
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EXCHANGE STANDARDS
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The Global Volunteer product of
AIESEC AIESEC
provides you with the opportunity to break
stereotypes, create cross-cultural understanding and make a positive impact on a local community. Step out of your comfort zone, discover and develop your
LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL leadership potential
and
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS create a better world through contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals. PROCESS The process
starts by searching through the
to find a Global Volunteer Project to your liking. In an
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PORTAL Youth Opportunities Portal ONLINE INTERVIEW Skype interview
you have the
opportunity to ask all your questions about the project, before making your final choice between different options.
The
EXCHANGE STANDARDS exchange standards
show what you can expect from AIESEC in The
Netherlands as well as from the AIESEC in your host country.
120+ countries to choose from > 45.000 exchanges globally each year Enabled by NGO’s, schools or other institutions Duration of 6-8 weeks (throughout the whole year) Accommodation provided (and usually covered)
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“My voluntary project in Kenya made a lifelong impression” > Zeger Glas [Kenya]
Personal coaching throughout the process Costs of EUR 299,-
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WHAT IS AIESEC? Since 1948 AIESEC is an independent, non-political, and international organization, which has the goal to develop leadership in every young person in the world. Since that moment AIESECers all over the world have been striving for the vision peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential. This still is the core of our organization and is why we do what we do. AIESEC offer cross-cultural experiences across the world.
AIESEC wants to develop the next generation of leaders by connecting them to NGOs and businesses, giving them the opportunity to develop themselves, orientate and act upon current world issues. Therefore we facilitate volunteer projects abroad, which has the goal to develop leadership in young students by placing them in challenging environments.
WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? You might ask yourself what leadership means and how it is developed? As AIESEC we carry out some required actions on a daily basis, which deliver standards and satisfactions in every experience, enabling young people to learn the most from every experience. In every exchange we aim to provide an inner and outer journey. AIESEC facilitates an outer journey, for instance by providing you with individual responsibilities and a support system. Every task you perform,
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every challenge you overcome, every person you talk to and every contact moment you have with your buddy contributes to going through the outer journey. This is followed by (individual) reflection and development. The more times you go through this journey, the more you develop your leadership potential. The inner and outer journey create a process of personal change and development.
INNER AND OUTER JOURNEY
“My exploration helped me see things from a different perspective” > Nikolay Malchev [Brazil]
Once you have found your volunteer project, we will offer you preparation, coaching while aboad and a reintegration once you are back. THE AIESEC EXPERIENCE
THE AIESEC EXPERIENCE
1. Preparation Practical tips to prepare your trip, expectation setting and personal goal setting.
2. Project abroad Practical support and personal guidance to reach your goals throughout your experience.
And what exactly is this ‘leadership’ we keep talking about? After going on an exchange, there are four leadership qualities we aim you to have developed! LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT QUALITIES
3. Reintegration Reflecting on your key learning points and debriefing your experience.
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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS In 2015, the United Nations announced 17 Sustainable Development Goals with 169 targets to be achieved before 2030. The global goals meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges the world is facing today. World leaders pledge common action and students from around the world take the initiative to act.
AIESEC has committed to help tackle the goals and our Global Volunteer opportunities are therefore aligned with the SDG’s. Participation in a Global Volunteer opportunity allows you to contribute to the global goal of your choice.
PROCESS BEFORE EXCHANGE
4 THE AIESEC APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Join us at www.aiesec.nl Sign up at the website and AIESEC will get in touch with you.
2. Create a profile on opportunities.aiesec.org For further explanation of this platform, see chapter 5.
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3. Search and apply You can apply for multiple projects using the “Apply now” button. The responsible person for the opportunity will get in contact with you for further information.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
4. Discover your project Enthusiastic about the project details? Make sure to plan an online interview!
5. Prepare and go! Accepted for a project and excited to go? There are some formalities that have to be taken care of first! See the “Accepted, and now?” checklist. Next to that you will meet with an EP Manager of your local AIESEC office to go abroad well prepared.
EXCHANGE!
6. Go abroad Participate in the organization’s daily work and activities and attend AIESEC activities. Oh, and don’t forget to have fun!
AFTER EXCHANGE “I think the world would be a better place if everyone had similar experiences with different cultures”
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7. Coming home Once you have completed your exchange, sharing your story is fun! Your EP Manager will be waiting for you to talk about your experience and your development.
> Sander Holweg [Indonesia]
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5 STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS How to start applying on the Youth Opportunities Portal via opportunities.aiesec.org
QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT PRE-DEPARTURE
APPLYING
□□ Are there visa or permit requirements to participate in the project or enter the country? □□ What information to you need from me to arrange any documents? □□ Do I need any insurance? □□ Will I be picked up from the airport? □□ Who will be my contact person from your AIESEC office? □□ Are there other things I need to get organized before departure?
1. Sign-up 2. Complete your account details 3. Complete your preferences 4. Look for projects: go to the home page and click “Global Volunteer”
EXAMPLE OPPORTUNITY
LOGISTICS: HEALTH INSURANCE, VISA, ETC. UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL JOB DESCRIPTION DATES, DURATION, AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS WORKING HOURS PROJECT CONTACT PERSON FOR QUESTIONS PREFERRED AND REQUIRED SKILLS
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ONLINE INTERVIEW
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QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT THE PROJECT □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□
What would an average working day look like? What kind of activities does my job include? What are the exact start and end date of the project? Is this flexible? What are the working hours per day? What about weekends? How do you feel about making trips during project weeks? Can you give me a description of the organisation in which I will be working? Are women equally respected as men in your country and within the organization? With how many people from the organisation and how many other volunteers will I be working? With what kind of people will I be working? E.g. academic students, volunteers etc. Can you tell me more about my responsibilities and goals during the project? What kind of expectations does the organization have of me? Could I initiate or engage in activities which are not included in my job description? Is knowledge of the local language required on the project? What are the best things I can experience or learn doing this project?
QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT ACCOMMODATION AND DAILY LIFE □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□ □□
Where is the location of project and the accommodation? What is the travel time? What kind of accommodation? Hostel, guesthouse, host family etc. Is accommodation included in the fee? If yes: is it provided by the organization or by AIESEC? If no: is it arranged or should I look for accommodation myself? And what are the costs? With what kind of people will I be staying? Trainees, locals, AIESECers, etc. What are the local costs of living per day or week? Can you tell me about the safety of the area? How are the local standards of living? Does AIESEC locally organizes events for incoming volunteers?
QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD PREPARE AS THEY ARE LIKELY TO BE ASKED □□ What are your strengths and weaknesses? □□ What do you like about the project and what makes you suitable for it? □□ What would you want to learn?
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EXCHANGE STANDARDS
To ensure delivery of quality leadership development experiences, AIESEC has a set of standards to be followed for any internship we provide. We call this the 16 Exhange Standards. They are grouped into 4 blocks, with different responsibilities
“Our project included people from all around the world and everyone harmonized perfectly!” > Nina Küper [Costa Rica]
from the AIESEC HOME and HOST entities. This guide is for YOU to understand our Exchange Standards to know what to expect from AIESEC during your project!
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2. OUTGOING PREPARATION
1. PERSONAL GOAL SETTING The home entity has provided a space for goal setting based on Leadership Development Assessment result
4. INCOMING PREPARATION The host entity must offer an Incoming Preparation once the EP arrives and before the project starts
7. VISA & WORK PERMIT
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The EP can legally enter and stay in the country/territory and perform the activities stated in the Opportunity. AIESEC has provided in written format all the information required to arrange for any documents, visa or work permits that may be required
The home entity must offer an Outgoing Preparation before the EP leaves for the project
5. DEVELOPMENT SPACES WITH OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER The host entity must ensure that the Opportunity Provider provides at least one space to align Job Description with personal goals and one space to debrief on it before the end of the project
8. ARRIVAL PICKUP The EP is picked up by a representative of AIESEC. Before arrival the Host entity will state where the EP will be picked up and has provided written information to the EP on any domestic transportation required to arrive at this point of pickup
3. EXPECTATION SETTING
10. JOB DESCRIPTION
The host entity has provided the EP with basic information regarding the country/ territory of the project
The Job Description executed by the EP has to correspond with the Job Description of the Opportunity and has clearly stated individual responsibilities and goals
JOB 11. DURATION
The internship lasts from a minimum of 6 weeks to a maximum of 78 weeks from the first day to the last day of the internship
6. DEBRIEF WITH AIESEC HOME
12. WORKING HOURS
The home entity must offer a Debriefing at the end of the project.
The activities related executing the Job Description are a minimum of 25 hours/week
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9. DEPARTURE SUPPORT
14. INSURANCE
The Host entity has offered information on how to depart from the country at least two weeks before the end of the project
The home entity ensures that the EP has a valid insurance policy to cover basic medical costs for the duration of the exchange
13. FIRST DAY OF WORK A representative of AIESEC ensures that the EP is assisted to the place/ organization of work on the first day of the project
15. ACCOMODATION The accommodation standard, conditions and costs during the project correspond to the information provided on the Opportunity. AIESEC arranges this accommodation for the EP
16. BASIC LIVING COSTS The Opportunity specifies if any financial or non-financial compensation would be provided during the project and the actual conditions correspond with it
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Contact AIESEC in your city via Amsterdam Delft Groningen Leiden Maastricht Nijmegen Rotterdam Tilburg Twente Utrecht Wageningen
amsterdam@aiesec.nl delft@aiesec.nl groningen@aiesec.nl leiden@aiesec.nl maastricht@aiesec.nl nijmegen@aiesec.nl rotterdam@aiesec.net tilburg@aiesec.nl twente@aiesec.nl utrecht@aiesec.net wageningen@aiesec.nl
or contact your own contact person