AIESEC in Malawi Exchange Participant Guideline
WHAT IS AIESEC ? AIESEC started in 1948 as a global, non-political, independent, notfor-profit organization, run by students or recent graduates. The vision of AIESEC is peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential. Its main focus is to grow change agents across the world for a better world. We believe there is a lot of issues facing the world today and AIESEC believes leadership is the one of solutions. It has focused to engage and develop the young people in the world to become good leaders.
Peace and Fulfillment of Humankind’s Potential
We offer young people opportunities to participate in international internships, leadership experience and global learning environment.
66YEARS EXPERIENCE
120+ COUNTRIES
WHY AIESEC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM? AIESEC internship program is designed for individuals who are interested in being part of a global learning environment. Those open minded individuals who wish to develop their professional skills, who understand the value of an international experience and wish to explore new career options, by acknowledging all the opportunities life has to offer before they surrender to the mundane realities of the worldly rat race. The program is flexibly designed because we understand the value of time in a young person’s life. AIESEC internship program is more than a volunteer experience or job opportunity, it is a unique leadership experience in an international environment.
WHAT IS GIP & GCDP? Global Internship Program This Program is addressed to all the students and recent graduates willing to live a professional working experience abroad.
Global Community Development Program This Program is addressed to students and recent graduates willing to live a volunteering experience abroad to contribute positively to social change in another country.
Duration 6weeks to 78weeks 200USD Administration Fee India, Turkey, China.. etc Main Countries Institution Company Main Area Sales and Marketing, Teaching, Information and Technology, Salary, Accommodation ($100-200 per a month) Support from us Previous working experience preferred Requirements
6weeks to 8weeks 100USD Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa..etc NGO Literacy, Environment, Health and Lifestyle, Career Development, Accommodation ($100-200 per a month) No previous working experience
Average Budget for 6weeks (in USD)
Admin Fee
Transporta=on
Accommoda=on
Up-‐keeping
Mozambique
100
500 (flight) 150 (Bus)
200
200
Tanzania
100
500 (flight) 150 (Bus)
90
150
Kenya
100
600 (flight) 200 (Bus)
300
150
South Africa
100
600 (flight)
300
200
Health and Lifestyle
Literacy Level: ★★★☆☆ Basic English conversation/ grammar education • Improvement of education curriculums in local institutions • Improvement of learning environment •
Level: ★★☆☆☆ • • •
Environment Level: ★★☆☆☆ Having workshops about environmental problems • Promotion of NGO’s activity • Awareness campaign for planting and pollution problems • Fundraising •
Increase awareness of Health issue, Sanitation, STD like HIV/AIDS Promotion of NGO’s activity Fundraising
Career Development Level: ★★★★☆ • • •
Community development Employment support like micro finance and social business Fundraising
Global Community Development Program
PARTICIPATORY PROCESS
Generally it will take 1- 2months from applying to realization. AIESEC member will help you.
Online Application
Consultancy Space
Interview
Sign Contract
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Searching Internship Program
Preparation
Realization of Internship
Reintegration
Online Application
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Sign-up for our Global Information System
https://auth.aiesec.org/users/sign_in Searching
Internship Program
Requirements ² You must be student or recent graduate (within 2years) ² You must be 18 – 30 years old. ² You can join our internship program more than 6weeks for GCDP or GIP.
Consultancy Space
- The purpose behind the consultancy time is to inform you about AIESEC and Preparation internship programs, and answer any questions you have.
Interview
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Once you are confident about the program, understand AIESEC and Realization ofour organizational purpose and Internship get ready to take interview.
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The purpose is to know basic information about the you in general: studies, country preferences, internship details, his/her maturity, skills, etc.. to make a better search of internship opportunities.
Sign Contract
- At the end of interview, you have to sign student contract.. Reintegration - Pay Administration Fee which is 100USD for GCDP and 200USD for GIP. What You Have To Prepare ² Student Contract ² First part of Administration Fee ² Your CV (PDF format, in English) ² (For Graduates) Copy of your Certification
Sign-up List-up
After paying, you will be able to start searching internship opportunities and contact to project managers directly .
Online Application
Making Contact
Selection Exchanging Contract
AIESEC member will help you as your buddy.
5 Searching Internship Program
- Start preparing for your internship experience (eg) Flight Ticket, VISA, Insurance, Vaccination and that.
Interview with Regarding details, please check “Internship Preparation Guideline” AIESEC member to facilitate your preparation. Documents you need to submit ² Copy of passport ² Copy of identification ² Flight/ Bus itinerary ² Parents’ Agreement ² Emergency Contact list
6 Preparation
AIESEC members in the host country will organize for your accommodation, pick up from airport/ station, show you around the city and accompany you to work on your first day. If there should be any problems, there will always be someone to help you. We will also be in contact with you and support you in every way possible.
Selection
7 Realization of Internship
- Submit internship completion certificate - Also you can get a certificate from us
Sign Contract
8 Reintegration
QUESTION AND ANSWER Requirements for joining internship program
Q, Can I join internship program after graduating? 　　 - Yes, within 2years after graduating, you can join it. Q. How long does it take from applying to realization? - It depends how much you can commit, but basically it takes at least 1month.
Do I receive a refund if I am not able to find a suitable internship?
- The fee is collected by AIESEC in two payments. The fee collected at the time of registration is not refundable if you are not able to find a suitable internship or decide to withdraw from the program. The remaining fee is only collected when the applicant has been selected for an internship. Further, We assure that students who enroll with us get full guidance and support, along with access to AIESEC's platform and network.
About Budget
Q, What kind of financial support can I get from AIESEC? - For GCDP, you have to pay for transportation, insurance, food, accommodation and everything by yourself. For GIP, you can get salary from the company you are working for.
Who will help me in the host country? AIESEC has its local committees in 120+ countries. The internship experience is based in the nearest local committee of the project chosen. The members in local committee present in the host country will organize for your accommodation, pick up from airport/ station, show you around the city and accompany you to work on your first day. If there should be any problems, there will always be someone to help you. We will also be in contact with you and support you in every way possible.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Upon completion of your internship you will get a certificate from the local AIESEC chapter in your home country and the organization you have been working for.
AIESEC in Malawi Exchange Participant Guideline
Ayame Kobayashi
ayame.kobayashi@aiesec.net