Go Global with AIESEC - Volunteer Abroad!

Hey everyone, This booklet is designed to help you understand more about AIESEC’s Work Abroad Program. Discover the many opportunities you can be a part of with AIESEC and embark on your own exchange experience. We, at AIESEC Cardiff, are always there to help you out. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or feel like you want to know more! -‐ AIESEC CARDIFF

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WHO WE ARE

AIESEC is the world’s largest student-‐run organisation, with over 60 years of experience and present in more than 100 countries. Worldwide we have a membership base of over 60,000 students and graduates. 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 makes AIESEC unique is the youth driven, impactful experience that it offers to its members. AIESEC is run by young people for young people, enabling a strong experience to all its stakeholders.

AIESEC engages with thousands of companies and organisations to support their highly competitive international talent acquisition and consistent global employer branding.

AIESEC in the UK is present across 20 universities. Together, they all work towards providing international exchange experiences for students across the United Kingdom. The AIESEC UK network is a source of support for members and exchange participants.

Here are some of our national partners:

WHAT WE OFFER AIESEC Cardiff is especially offering you to participate in our Global Community Development Programme (GCDP), which is basically volunteering programmes in a various range of countries. These programmes are designed by AIESEC committees in respective countries, hence you will be creating the impact and making a change right where it is needed. Candidate criteria for this programme is very flexible and anyone with any academic background are eligible to apply. Projects are run for a minimum of 6 weeks, up to 4 months. Although this is an unpaid internship, accommodation will be provided.

WHERE CAN YOU GO?

Our vast network provides you with the opportunity to go work or volunteer in more than 100 countries around the world. This year however, AIESEC UK has established partnerships with countries we have identified to have successfully deliver high quality exchanges and services to support participants.

These countries include:

CHINA INDIA BRAZIL

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

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PROJECTS IN CHINA

Rural Education—Hope of the Future

Children in rural areas of China often do not get the sufficient access to education they need. Challenge yourself and step into

the rural China and directly experience the culture. Get the chance to give back and share your knowledge to these children.

Things you’ll do…

• Programmes: Summer Camp (6 weeks) or Long Term Education Assistance (8-‐12 Weeks)

• Receive training materials from NGO • Deliver cultural education activities

• Organise school activities with local students • Participate in Rural Development Research

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Community Health—Red Wings Program

China is developing in a very rapid speed. People are getting busier each day, yet having a less healthy lifestyle. Young people are more prone to high blood pressure and heart diseases. AIESEC in China recognises this issue and aims to bring change to the community, and they would need

your help to run the programme.


• Attend training about HIV prevention, health self-‐management, flu prevention, low carbon life and presentation skills;

• Deliver courses to about 150 community residents on both culture and health aspect.

• Peer Education in Colleges and HIV/AIDS Day Event Management • Organize all the activities and courses at each community school;

• Attend every activity and give courses on time • Organize project event

Cultural Awareness—Explore China Programme

Working together with museums and galleries across the nation, AIESEC local committees in China developed a programme aimed at raising

youths’ the awareness of Chinese culture and heritage. This project is a very interesting platform to experience Chinese culture in depth, exploring

its rich ancient history and art, while encouraging local youths to appreciate their culture.


• Receive training from local NGO • Work with a local museum or gallery as an activity manager or

culture guide. • Plan and create an exhibition about Chinese culture. • Design arts and cultural education courses for children.

• Create survey of the project and report on the success of the project to the local committee

PROJECTS IN BRAZIL

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Global Citizen Third Sector

An NGO management initiative is AIESEC in Brazil. Be part of the team in local NGOs, and helping them build their capacity. This would be a

magnificent opportunity for you to develop your personal and professional skills and generate direct social impact


• Receive training from NGOs • Participate in fundraising events: bazaars, developing projects and

campaigns • Communication: institutional branding, recruiting volunteers, social

media management • Project and programme management

• General management: planning, budgeting/financing

Global Citizen Educational Project

Be part of a project to deliver cultural and educational workshops to elementary, middle school and high school students. You will be involved in the campaign to promote cultural diversity and tackle issues such as

human rights, prejudice and social responsibility


• Deliver workshops on subjects of social responsibility, creating positive impact on society, developing an international perspective.

• Run language workshops, motivational activities • Assist institution in developing innovative education methodologies

PROJECTS IN INDIA

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Children’s Rights -‐-‐ Project Footprints

Many children in rural India are forced to leave school in order for them to be able to help their parents earn a living. These children are trapped in the vicious cycle of poverty. However, you can be a part of a project that will give them hope to excel in the future. You will be part of a team to

help these children excel in life and maximise their potential.


• Teach English to underprivileged children • Lead workshops in various aspects such as hygiene, cultural sensitivity, arts, dance and small activities to earn livelihood

• Develop the children’s leadership potential

HIV Awareness – Project Genesis

HIV/AIDS remains one of the most significant health challenges in the world. It claimed the lives of more than 27 million people and more than 2

million people are infected today. This is your chance to be part of a project that works to equip the present generation with the knowledge

and motivation to prevent the spread of this deadly disease.


• Delivering workshops in schools and colleges highlighting facts on prevention of HIV/AIDS

• Planning events to raise awareness to the masses • Gathering information with respect to the current situation • Working with local NGOs and visiting various affected regions

WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

Once you have been accepted into the Work Abroad Programme, you will be asked to pay the Exchange Participant fee of £350*. Below is the breakdown of the fee. Please note that AIESEC is a non-‐profit organization and you will be responsible for obtaining your own visas and flights.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Apply online on our website at www.aiesec.co.uk

Simply sign up on the Opportunity portal

For more information don’t hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]

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Go Global with AIESEC - Volunteer Abroad!