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BUILD SOUTH AFRICA
PHASE I: Trailblazer
Laying the ground work for sustainable projects and collaborations with AIESEC in South Africa for a better society.
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About the Project and South Africa Project ‘Build South Africa’ is an initiative by the national office of AIESEC in South Africa to address the lack of talent needed to create social projects by giving Global Volunteers a platform to create and develop projects while receiving the full AIESEC GV experience. South Africa: a.k.a. Mzansi, or the rainbow nation. Africa’s Southern-most country and one of its most diverse states. Geographically, South Africa is divided into 9 provinces. Gauteng and the Western Cape which are home to Johannesburg and Cape Town respectively, are two of the more well known provinces. Being such a large country with a rich history, it is also diverse both in terms of the cultures of the people and the natural ecosystems. For more info follow this link: SAinfo
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Project BUILD SOUTH AFRICA: Phase I - Trailblazer As the first Global Volunteer for BUILD S.A., the Trailblazer will be working directly with the VP of incoming Global Volunteer for South Africa. This role is ideally for people with experience in AIESEC team member roles / who have an interest in gaining advanced knowledge and experience into how the organisation works. Further details based on the 16 AIESEC Exchange Standards:
LOGISTICS 1. Visa and Work Permit To volunteer in South Africa you need a tourist visa. To find out if your country is exempt from visas for 90 days, check this link: Exempt List. If your country is on the 30 days visa list, or not on any list, you will need to apply for a visa. We may have to reject your application if your country is not visa exempt. 2. Arrival Pickup You will be picked up at the airport/bus station when you arrive. Please make sure you send us your ticket and details at least 3 days before you arrive though.
3. Departure Support You may possibly be given transport to the airport/Gautrain station upon departure if you organise with the host entity at least a week before departure. – You will be responsible for requesting assistance with this.
JOB 4. Job Description The role is multifaceted and will require you to apply a variety of skills. This ranges from presenting and facilitating public workshops to performing administrative tasks and filling in forms.
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Project BUILD SOUTH AFRICA: Phase I – Trailblazer (Continued) 4. Job Description (Continued) Breakdown of a Normal 5-day work week: Monday: Meet with team - task debrief - open public discussion event in the evening. Tuesday - Thursday: - task completion for the week. Friday: SDGs & LEAD workshops day + debrief. Saturday: (Occasionally) AIESECers & Volunteers Outing/Gathering. *Do not expect a detailed hour-by hour schedule from Tuesday to Thursday. You will be given tasks on Monday which you will be expected to complete by the end of Thursday. Examples of tasks you will be given: -Develop the framework and templates for posters and videos for volunteer showcasing. -Create a booklet to be presented to UNESCO to apply for funding of the BUILD SA project.
5. Duration Minimum duration of the project is 6 weeks (45 days), however, if you are able to stay longer than that, that will be acceptable. 6. Working Hours Work hours will vary. On Monday and Friday you will be working from 12 midday until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday to Thursday you will be allowed to select your work hours based on your work load. – If you fall behind on work, stricter work hours will be imposed. 7. First Day of Work There is no office, so your first day of work will be where the team decides to work. 8. Individual Responsibility and Goals This will be covered in the IPS (Incoming Preparation Seminar) and First Day of Work.
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Project BUILD SOUTH AFRICA: Phase I – Trailblazer (Continued)
LIVING 9. Insurance Your sending committee is responsible for assisting you with this. If they are unable to help you, try out this link: AIESEC-STUDENTINSURANCE. Make sure that you have insurance before you leave your home country, and send your insurance details to us before you arrive. 10. Accommodation You will be living with a host family for free for the duration of the project. You will be expected to follow rules laid out by them. 11. Basic Living Costs You will need to cover your own public transport costs as well as any meals that you get while away from the host accommodation. Follow this link for cost of living info: COSTofL
EXP & LEARNING 12. AIESEC Purpose Your sending committee is responsible for teaching you about the AIESEC purpose, inner and outer journey and role of exchange in it. Ask your EP manager about this if they haven’t. 13. Expectation Setting
Your sending committee is responsible for giving you an idea of what to expect and preparing you for a possible culture shock. Ask your EP manager about this if they haven’t. 14. Preparation Your sending committee is also responsible for giving you information about South Africa and useful contact details. 15. Leadership Development Space by Host
This will take place on Fridays and in the IPS
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16. Leadership Development Space by Home
Your sending committee is responsible for arranging an OPS (Outgoing Preparation Seminar) before you leave and reintegration seminar when you return home. Ask your EP manager about this if they haven’t. Those are the 16 Standards and Satisfaction Standards around exchange. If you have questions or issues contact us or your sending committee. Apply Today! We want someone who has AIESEC experience or who wants to gain advanced knowledge about the organisation. You need to be able to arrive a.s.a.p. (Latest 1 October 2016) To apply 1. Apply on the form on the AIESEC Opportunity Portal – Link: BUILD S.A. Trailblazer 2. Put your CV and a 2 minute application video into a Google Drive Folder and email the link to langa.msithole@aiesec.net – Make the most of your 2 minutes. • In your email, also include the times of day when you are available for a Skype interview and your Skype username • Email Subject Line: ‘BUILD S.A. App – [Your Name]’ 3. If you are accepted keep an eye out for emails on the rest of the process.
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Frequently Asked Questions Q: Can I Apply for this project with my friend/s? A: No. Q: Is it safe to go to Johannesburg? A: Generally speaking, Johannesburg is safe for visitors. Like any other large city in the world, you are advised to practice common sense safety measures. Q: Is this project available in a different city in South Africa? A: No. We will be releasing the application booklets and forms for the BUILD project in different cities in the next few weeks. You can apply for those. Q: What if I have other questions? A: You can ask them during the Skype interview if your application is accepted.
Q: I can only come to S.A. in November, can I still apply? A: No. We will be releasing the application booklets and forms for Phase II and III in the next few weeks. You can apply for those.
Q: There’s a lot of text in this document. Do I really need to read it all? A: Yes. If you are unable to show that you fully understand the conditions of the project your application may be rejected. Q: Is it possible for me to live somewhere else like an intern house instead of the host family? A: Yes, but we would not be responsible for helping you find it. It would be your own responsibility to arrange
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Get in Contact: Langalakhe Mahamba-Sithole (Langa) Vice President: incoming Global Volunteer AIESEC in South Africa Email: langa.msithole@aiesec.net Phone: +27833813032 Facebook: fb.com/mahambalanga