OUTGOING GLOBAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AIESEC IN GUC
A Message from AIESEC In GUC "DEAR OUR BELOVED EXCHANGE PARTICIPANT, THIS BOOKLET IS DESIGNED FOR YOU IN ORDER TO HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS YOU'RE LOOKING FOR, AND WE HOPE YOU DO, AS WE TRULY BELIEVE THAT IN AIESEC IN GUC 'FIRST YOU BECOME PART OF IT, THEN IT BECOMES A PART OF YOU'."
Content WHAT IS AIESEC?........PG.4 HOW IT STARTED.........PG.5 ABOUT AIESEC GUC.....PG.6 GLOBAL CITIZEN PROGRAM.....................PG.7 WHY VOLUNTEER ABROAD.......................PG.8 THE MATCHING PROCESS......................PG.9 SETTING EXPECTATIONS............PG.11 TESTIMONIALS............PG.12
WHAT IS AIESEC? AIESEC is an independent not-for-profit nongovernmental youth-run movement that is found in +120 countries and territories with +70,000 active members. it's a global platform for young people to develop their leadership potential, we develop this potential by connecting young people to professional internships, volunteering opportunities, and roles within AIESEC. In the upcoming pages you'll get know how it all started, and what do we do?
THEN OUR VISION BECAME
ABOUT AIESEC IN GUC HISTORY: AIESEC In GUC is a local chapter from AIESEC In Egypt, it's been founded in 2009, and ever since that it has became one of the fastest growing local committees in the Middle East and Africa region.
VISION: To be the top customer obsessed entity providing impactful leadership experiences.
120 ACTIVE MEMBERS
12 EVENTS ANNUALLY
8 EXCELLENCE AWARDS
400 ALUMNI
GLOBAL CITIZEN PROGRAM This booklet will be mainly focusing on the Global Citizen program. AIESEC's Global Citizen program is a volunteering program that you join to volunteer abroad to challenge yourself to do something outside your comfort zone. Experience living and working abroad with cross-cultural teams and families. The experiences range from 6 weeks to 18 months. While they are generally non-paid opportunities, you often receive stipends and basic support services like food and accommodations. You get to volunteer in projects that aim for social change, and there are many types of projects you could join from providing education to eradicating poverty, improving literacy, human rights, health and sanitation, and sustainable living.
WHY VOLUNTEER ABROAD?
DEVELOP YOURSELF
VOLUNTEER CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE ENVIROMENT
Grow and develop by going Volunteer abroad in through practical NGOs or on projects experiences and learning-bythat doing. An intense contribute to the crosscultural Sustainable environment allows you to Development Goals* increase your Tackle pressing global self-awareness and solution issues to create orientation, improve positive impact communication skills and in local societies. develop a global mindset. Don’t just travel. Become the best version of Develop the world. yourself! Grab your backpack, it’s time to go!
Be a local in an unknown environment and experience new cultures by working in a diverse and cross-cultural team. Step out of your box and broaden your horizon, becoming a citizen of the World!
THE MATCHING PROCESS The following steps will show you how to apply and get matched at a project.
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First you need to go and apply on blog.aiesec.org.eg. Then an account will be created for you on EXPA (opportunities.aiesec.org).
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Click Global Volunteer then login in your account on EXPA, and start filtering and searching for projects.
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Your EP (Exchange Participant) Manager will be contacting you in 3-4 days after you sign up, he/she will guide you through the process, and will help you contact other LCs abroad with our International Relations.
Then after you sign the contract you can work on the visa/travelling issues and travel safely.
5 After you apply to a project, the process will take 1-2 weeks in order for you to get accepted, and after you're accepted you can sign the exchange contract.
EXPECTATIONS SETTING Estimated Budget An estimated budget: from 10000 L.E to 15000 L.E. However, this is an estimated budget which means that you're exchange might cost more or less depending on the country and the amount of money you spend. Contract fees: 1400 L.E now as you know we're a not-for-profit momevent, so actually the 1400 L.E go to accommodation that we provide for interns coming from abroad, logistical needs, and our legal processes and office maintenance as an entity.
Airport Pickup Airport Pickup: Most of the time an AIESEC buddy will pick you up. If no one picks you up you'll be given instructions to go to your accommodation or a transportation will be arranged for you.
Accomodation The accommodation will be mainly a host family, a hostel, or an interns apartment. Accommodation is often available and covered; however, some projects charge accommodation fees. Estimated range: $100 to $150, but this is an estimated range which means it could be more or less depending on the project.
Utilities Fees Most of the project will charge you with utilities or TN fees, they range from $100 to $150. Most TN fees cover WIFI, electricity and water usage, Interns Preparation Seminar (a conference), airport pickup, and a mobile line.
TESTIMONIALS
The following pages are Exchange Participants testimonials about their exchanges. Get ready to know what they have to say!
"Even though we faced a lot hard times and a lot of stressful moments, but leaving a positive impact on people is worth everything, Simply it was a L I F E C H A N G I N G E X P E R I E N C E"
-AMIRA ALAMELDIN
"Travelling with AIESEC is not just going to tourisitic places, but it's discovering the hidden cornerns not listed in travel guides. Making an impact on the society along with making friends from all over the world. it's about how happy others can be because of you and that's the beauty of it."
-JAIDA YASSER
"Volunteering in India is definitely one of the most intense and rewarding experiences I've ever had. Nothing has ever taught me as much, volunteering gives a sense of purpose that you later become addicted to, it was like waking up every day to a new fun challenge! I've gained a lot, unforgettable memories and adventures but the highlight of my exchange was learning how to enjoy my own company, embrace differences and cherishing small acts of love.
PS. See the world you heard of, we travel for life not to escape us."
- NOUREEN AHMED
"The first time I got attracted to AIESEC was when someone who went for exchange with AIESEC in GUC talked to me about their experience and how it was a life changing one. And, since then I decided to go for an exchange then come back and join AIESEC. But, it turned out that I became an AIESECer for 5 months then went for an exchange and, since I was an AIESECer whose job is to help people go for exchange and ensure the quality of their experiences, I was the responsible one for my own experience however, whenever I needed something from my home LC GUC, I always found a support.My exchange experience was one of the best things that happened to me, I got to develop and make friends from different countries and continents, I got to find myself again and balance my life. CONTINUED IN THE NEXT PAGE...
I understood that being selfless is a weakness, I explored a lot of things in my personality. I lived like a local Indian, interacted with their cultures and many different ones. I came back a different person and since then I started changing my life to the better. And that's why I would urge anyone who has the chance to go for an exchange to do it and get out of their comfort zone, and let the magic happens."
- MARIAM MAGUED
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OUTGOING GLOBAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AIESEC IN GUC
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