Language is how people convey meaning, express feelings and communicate. English is the most spoken language in the world, but when it’s not your first, and neither is it the person’s opposite, the ability to converse becomes increasingly difficult.

Caron experienced exactly this. But she didn’t let this stop her from bridging the gap between her and a local community in Türkiye.

Nicole’s Global Volunteer journey is a story of turning the desire for international exposure into meaningful impact. She shows how volunteering abroad builds purpose, global friendships, and a deeper understanding of education and community.

Many of us want to make an impact, but we’re not always sure how. We study. We work. We build skills on paper. Yet sometimes it still feels like we’re waiting for the right moment to do something meaningful. Sissie felt that too. She wanted more than just learning in familiar environments. She wanted to challenge herself, grow real skills, and understand what impact actually looks like beyond theory. That’s what led her to Global Volunteering and all the way to Azerbaijan.

In 2024, George made a choice many young people think about but few actually take. He packed his bags, left the familiarity of the UK, and travelled to Sri Lanka as a Global Volunteer. What started as a volunteering opportunity quickly became a journey of growth, connection, and purpose.

Haitam, former Local Committee President of AIESEC in Glasgow, embarked on a Global Volunteer journey to Romania, joining an education project that pushed him out of his comfort zone. Read how through teaching, cultural exchange, and teamwork, he discovered new confidence, deeper connections, and the true meaning of global leadership.

A Volunteering escapade from our alumni, Zi Yee, the former Local Committee President of AIESEC in Edinburgh. Besides being an AIESECer, she went to Bucharest, Romania, for the project Scale Up!, where she and her teammates worked on projects to help kids better understand their culture