What would you like to do?
Know what you want to do but unsure where to go? Choose a programme below.
Global Volunteer
Volunteer abroad this summer and make a real impact on a community in the developing world.
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Global Teach
Teach abroad and impact a life with our Global Teach programme, and this winter it could take you to China, Colombia, Indonesia or Vietnam.
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Global Talent
Kickstart your career with one of our varied international internship opportunities, which range from six to eighteen months, across over one-hundred countries.
Learn moreIn order to volunteer abroad on our Global Volunteer programme, you must be a current student studying at an accredited UK university or have graduated in the past two years. Our volunteering programmes are unpaid so should have the funds to purchase your flights and basic necessities while abroad. Whilst it may vary by country and project, accommodation may be provided with a host family or trainee flat, and some projects may include some transport or meals, more information can be found on the specific project pages. Most projects only require you to speak fluent English, although some may require other specific languages.
Global Volunteer
6-8 Weeks Volunteering Opportunties
With our Global Volunteer programme you have the opportunity to spend six to eight weeks volunteering in one of our 15 partner countries, or if these don’t take your fancy one of the other hundred or so countries where AIESEC is present.
Our programme connects students and recent graduates to volunteering projects across the world, all facilitated by our student membership who work to produce the best exchanges possible for you.
Whilst you can go anywhere with our Global Volunteering programme, we have fifteen partner countries which we have selected just for you, due to their projects and quality.
Currently our partner projects focus on five key issues; Cultural Understanding, Education, Environment, Health & Social Entrepreneurship.
Whilst it varies by country and project, accommodation may be provided and could be with a host family or in a trainee flat, and some projects may include some transport or meals, more information can be found on the specific project pages. Our Volunteering projects are un-paid and as such you would need to be able to support yourself financially whilst on your exchange.
Where
Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Poland, Romania, Turkey, Egypt, Tanzania, South Africa, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.
Cost
Our programme fee is £350, which includes access to our global opportunities platform, and support prior and during your experience from your local and hosting AIESEC committees. This does not include flights, visa and insurance cost.
Application process
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Register Online
1. Sign up at aiesec.co.uk
2. You will be contacted by one of our teams in a local chapter
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Apply
1. Apply for your ideal project on our Global Opportunity Portal
2. Attend one of our Local Assessment Events
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Match & Pay
1. Match with an ideal project in you chosen destination
2. If successful, submit your one-off payment of £350
3. Attend an Outgoing Preparation Seminar
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Go & Reintegrate
Congratulations, you are on your way! We’ll be on hand to welcome you as you start your new adventure.
After completion, we would like to invite you to our reintegration to share your experiences with us.
In order to be qualified to teach abroad with AIESEC’s Global Teach programme, you must be a current student studying at an accredited UK university or have graduated in the past two years. Work experience is not required for all positions, but some may require related university background.
All teaching placement requires to have a certain degree of English proficiency (either native English speakers or English language certificate). Some placement may require a specific level of foreign language but it is not compulsory.
You should possess the funds to purchase airfare and basic necessities while abroad.
Global Teach
3-12 months Paid Teaching Placement
AIESEC’s Global Teach programme connects final year students and recent graduates to paid international teaching placement experiences across the world. This process is entirely student-operated with AIESEC members working to produce the best quality exchanges possible. Each placement lasts between 3 and 18 months and are exclusively available for those that utilise AIESEC’s services.
AIESEC is a worldwide leader in providing international teaching opportunities since its inception. Education interns can provide a major impact to local communities by fostering cultural understanding, improving basic work skills, or creating passion for a second language. These opportunities are the most abundant and available in the AIESEC network and are necessary for developing countries as an investment in humanity.
For more details about our teaching programme in China, please visit: http://www.teachchina.aiesec.co.uk/
Where
AIESEC is present in 126 countries and we focus on creating service-learning opportunities in developing countries. In particular, we have partnerships with Colombia, China, Indonesia and Vietnam. For more details, please click the map below.
Cost
The program fee is £350, which includes access to our global database of internships, servicing and support you receive at home and abroad from AIESEC for your entire internship experience.
You will be given a monthly salary which will be enough to cover your accommodation and food during your stay in that country.
Application process
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Register online
1. Sign up at aiesec.co.uk
2. You will be contacted by one of our teams in a local chapter
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Apply
1. Apply for your ideal project on our Global Opportunity Portal
2. Attend one of our Local Assessment Events
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Match & Pay
1. Match with an ideal project in you chosen destination
2. If successful, submit your one-off payment of £350
3. Attend an Outgoing Preparation Seminar
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Go & Reintegrate
Go abroad and experience the world, whilst on your professional development journey. Knowing you have the full support of your local AIESEC entity.
In order to be qualified to work or intern abroad with AIESEC’s Global Talent programme, you must be a current student studying at an accredited UK university or have graduated in the past two years. You should possess the funds to purchase airfare and basic necessities while abroad. Our professional internship normally last from 6 -12 months. Some technology positions may require knowledge and experience in any combination of Java, CSS, HTML, MySQL, C+, Python, or Javascript.
Global Talent
6-12 months International Internship
AIESEC’s Global Talent programme connects students and recent graduates to paid international Internships experiences across the world. This process is entirely student-operated with AIESEC members working to produce the best quality exchanges possible. Each internship lasts between 3 and 18 months and are exclusively available for those that utilise AIESEC’s services.
Where
AIESEC is present in 126 countries and we focus on creating internship opportunities in developing and more economically developed countries. While we do offer internship programs in western Europe and northern America, these projects are very competitive and should only be taken on by students with the right amount of prior work experience.
Cost
The program fee is £350, which includes access to our global database of internships, servicing and support you receive at home and abroad from AIESEC for your entire internship experience.
You will be given a monthly salary which will be enough to cover your accommodation and food during your stay in that country.
Application process
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Register Online
1. Sign up at aiesec.co.uk
2. You will be contacted by one of our teams in a local chapter
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Apply
1. Apply for your ideal project on our Global Opportunity Portal
2. Attend one of our Local Assessment Events
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Match & Pay
1. Match with an ideal project in you chosen destination
2. If successful, submit your one-off payment of £350
3. Attend an Outgoing Preparation Seminar
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4
Go & Reintegrate
Go abroad and experience the world, whilst on your professional development journey. Knowing you have the full support of your local AIESEC entity.
GO GLOBAL
Where would
you like to go?
Gain professional development through teaching and other professional opportunities.
Argentina
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Argentina, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Argentina, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Bolivia
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Bolivia, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Bolivia, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information
Chile
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Chile, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Chile, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Costa Rica
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Costa Rica, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Costa Rica, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Cuba
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in Cuba, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in Cuba. We have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects
Dominican Republic
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in the Dominican Republic, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to the Dominican Republic, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Ecuador
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Ecuador, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Ecuador, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information
El Salvador
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in El Salvador, and as such we are unable to offer any projects inEl Salvador. We have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective project
Guatemala
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Guatemala, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Guatemala, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Haiti
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in Haiti, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in Haiti. We have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
Honduras
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in Honduras, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in Honduras. We have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
Nicaragua
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Nicaragua, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Nicaragua, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Panama
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Panama, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Panama, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Paraguay
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Paraguay, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Paraguay, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Peru
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Peru, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Peru, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Puerto Rico
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Puerto Rico, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Puerto Rico, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information
Uguguay
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Uruguay, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Uruguay, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Venezuela
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Venezuela, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Venezuela, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Brazil
Brazil has 4,655 miles (7,491 km) of coastline, making it the longest continuous coastline in the world. Brazil is the largest Lusophone (Portuguese-speaking) nation in the world and the only one in the Americas. On Brazil’s modern flag, the green represents the forests of Brazil, the yellow rhombus reflects its mineral wealth, and the blue circle and stars depict the sky over Rio de Janeiro on the morning of November 15, 1889, when Brazil declared itself a republic. The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest, containing one-fifth of the world’s freshwater reserves and producing one-third of the earth’s oxygen. About 60% of the Amazon lies in Brazil.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between May and August
- £ 20-60 fee for accommodation, average for six weeks, location dependent
- Possibility of free Portuguese classes, location and project specific
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Cultural understanding
Deliver workshops and lectures to young people on a variety of political, economic, social and cultural issues. Facilitate discussions on these issues either in English or Spanish, with the aim of encouraging them to educate themselves further outside of the classroom. You can also facilitate discussions on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with the students and make them reflect on possible solutions to the world’s biggest problems.
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Education
Teach English, Spanish or basic computer skills to children, teenagers and young adults. Enabling you to truly impact Brazilian society and teach them skills or knowledge they would otherwise struggle to obtain. Additionally, connect with Brazilian youth through their passion for sport by organising sports events while also delivering workshops on topics such as teamwork or leadership
Sample project
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[Smarketing]
Smarketing project works directly with schools or NGOs, working as a consultant, to implement marketing, communication and administrative strategies. The project has three main components; analysis, execution and consolidation. Firstly, you must understand the institution, whether a school or NGO, to determine the best operation and communication plans. Secondly, you will execute and implement your plan, ranging from short to longer term activities.
Finally, you will consolidate the project to establish longevity to the project after you leave.
There will also be the opportunity to take part in official events hosted by the local committee, enabling you to engage and immerse yourself in the Brazilian culture.
Algeria
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Algeria, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Algeria, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Angola
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Angola, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Angola, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Benin
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Benin, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Benin, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Botswana
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Botswana, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to XXXX, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Cameroon
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Cameroon, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Cameroon, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Cape Verde
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Cape Verde, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Cape Verde, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Central African Republic
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in the Central African Republic, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in the Central African Republic. We have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
Chad
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in Chad, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in Chad. We have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
Congo
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in Congo, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in Congo. We have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in Congo, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in Congo. We have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
Djibouti
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in Djibouti, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in Djibouti. We have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
Equatorial Guinea
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in Equatorial Guinea, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in Equatorial Guinea. We have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
Eritrea
Unfortunately, AIESEC does not exist in Eritrea, and as such we are unable to offer any projects in Eritrea. We have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
Ethiopia
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Ethiopia, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Ethiopia, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Kenya
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Kenya, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Kenya, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Liberia
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Liberia, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Liberia, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Malawi
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Malawi, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Malawi, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Mauritius
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Mauritius, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Mauritius, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Mozambique
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Mozambique, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Mozambique, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Namibia
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in the Namibia, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Namibia, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Tunisia
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Tunisia, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Tunisia, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Uganda
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Uganda, but we have some amazing projects in Egypt, Tanzania and South Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Uganda, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Canada
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Canada, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Canada, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
United States of America
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in the USA, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to the USA, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Albania
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Albania, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Albania, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Armenia
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Armenia, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Armenia, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Austria
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Austria, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Austria, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Belgium
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Belgium, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Belgium, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Bulgaria
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Bulgaria, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Bulgaria, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Croatia
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Croatia, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Croatia, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Czech Republic
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in the Czech Republic, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to the Czech Republic, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Denmark
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Denmark, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Denmark, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Estonia
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Estonia, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Estonia, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Finland
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Finland, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Finland, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
France
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in France, but we have some amazing projects in Poland, Romania and Turkey that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to France, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
China
China, a communist nation in Eastern Asia, is the world’s most populous country. Its vast landscape encompasses grassland, desert, mountain ranges, lakes, rivers and 14,500km of coastline. Beijing, the ancient capital, mixes modern architecture with historic sites such as the sprawling Tiananmen Square. The largest city, Shanghai, is a skyscraper-studded global financial centre. Exchange Participants can also experience the iconic Great Wall of China fortification, one of the world’s most well-known landmarks, which runs east to west across the country’s north.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Monthly salary included
- 4-6 months teaching programme
- Starting December 2015- January 2016
- Free 120-hour TEFL course & Free 2- Day Beijing Tour
- Accommodation provided
Requirements
- Native English speaker or C1 proficiency.
- Previous teaching experience is preferred.
Job Description
Global Teach China programme is a special partnership between AIESEC China and CITA (China International Teachers’ Association). You will be teaching English in public schools in different regions of China and experience the professional working culture at the same time. You can enjoy free TEFL training and get your TEFL certification. All instructors are experts in education, and offer practical insight into Chinese classrooms. This is best opportunity for students interested in foreign culture and passionate about education.
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
Accommodation provided
Focus Issues
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Cultural Understanding
Learn about traditional Chinese culture.
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Education
Teach English/basic education to students in underprivileged areas.
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Enviroment
Take part in High School environmental courses.
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Health
Work with disabled children.
Example jobs
- Deep into ChinaDIC (Deep into China) is a project based in the capital, Beijing, aimed at showing a truer, more objective China to the world. The project includes three parts: work in an NGO in China, experience chinese culture, and travel around Beijing. During the project, volunteers are required to use cameras and journals to record their experiences. AIESEC China will publish the journals and photos on websites they are associated with as well other social APP* to influence people’s opinions of China both inside and outside the country.
Indonesia
Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands, is home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. The country is known for its beaches and volcanoes as well as jungles that shelter elephants, tigers, and Komodo dragons. On the island of Java lies Indonesia’s vibrant, sprawling capital, Jakarta, and the city of Yogyakarta, known for gamelan music and traditional puppetry.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Monthly salary included
- 2-6 months teaching placement
- Starting Jan/ Jun 2016
- Accommodation provided
Requirements
- Native English speaker or C1 proficiency.
- Previous teaching experience is preferred.
View sub programmes
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Teach Indonesia
3-6 months teaching placement starting Jan/Feb 2016
Teaching English to primary and secondary school students from public schools and language institutions. Engage students in dynamic learning environment with extracurricular activities.
Requirements
- Preferred: experience in teaching English
- Excellent English level
- Preferred: Experience in teaching or managing kids
- Age between 20 – 30 years
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Environment
While in Indonesia, you will work with your fellow volunteers to increase awareness amongst the Indonesian youth about environmental issues by organising events such as planting trees, cleaning local parks, or running a recycling competition. You can share your learnings and experiences with environment issues in Indonesia through social media or by writing a blog.
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Health
Exchange participants will work to raise awareness about health issues and healthy lifestyles amongst the Indonesian public. After receiving training on the issues the country is currently facing, you will be involved in organising different activities aimed at increasing awareness alongside fellow volunteers. During your exchange you can share your learnings and experiences with health in Indonesia through social media or by writing a blog.
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Education
During the Education project, you will teach street children, orphans, or people in rural areas English or IT skills. You will also work to increase awareness and literacy amongst Indonesian society by organising workshops with the other volunteers. You can share your learnings and experiences with literacy in Indonesia through social media or by writing a blog.
Example jobs
- Job 1. To make a diagnostic of the productive unit and understand its reality. Previously of the first visit, the trainee should study the type of productive unit and make a questionary to ask at the place
- Job 2. To design an action plan for 6 weeks. Focus on Sponsors research, Positioning, Financial and in-kind resources generated. The trainee is free to use any type of methodology, however according to the project manager trainee should achieve the success factors.
- Job 3. To execute the action plan with excellent and follow the methodology of the project manager.
- Job 4. To elaborate every Friday the report required by the project manager.
- Job 5. To make a final report for the NGO and AIESEC with a final presentation for the NGO
Thailand
Thailand is a country on Southeast Asia’s Indochina peninsula known for its tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins, and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha, a revered symbol. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises alongside a quiet canal and riverside communities. Commercial hubs such as Chinatown consist of labyrinthine alleys crammed with shophouses, markets and diners.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- Some projects provide free meals
- £50 airport Pick up fee and integration seminar costs
- Accommodation will be provided by the host school to interns. This will either be in a home stay or in the dormitories of some of the schools.
Focus Issues
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Education
Teach basic English to Thai children aged 5-16 years old in rural areas of Thailand. The main objective of the project is to ensure that children are not afraid to speak English and gain confidence to do so. You can also be involved in field trips and teachers’ staff meetings.
Sample project
- Sawasdee Thailand Project was created to provide cross-cultural education and English education for the youth in rural area of Thailand. We are preparing them for ASEAN Community especially for ASEAN Economic Forum which will open on 2015. In the same time we provide the opportunity for AIESEC Exchange participants who want to improve their personal and professional skills to join the project and be part of the education of the students in the rural area. Living with the locals is one of the added values of the project because is providing an exclusive experience to our interns to experience Thailand in the various atmospheres that challenges them to become better leaders. Also by developing soft skills of the youth in the rural areas of Thailand and preparing them for ASEAN by organizing many English activities, we make sure both, the volunteers and the students, benefit from this project.
- Work closely with the schools, take part in the general school activities and AIESEC activities when required. [We will have Evaluation camp or activities from AIESEC Thailand]
- Teaching basic English conversation to the poor English level’s students and also sharing your culture. Please note that the students and the teachers do not or have basic knowledge of English. And work as full time English teacher in one school only.
- Prepare, plan and present lessons to the students. [Books, VDOs, English Materials] and Please Note that most of these schools have basic conditions and some may not have items such as projectors.
- The interns shall prepare and present sessions on their country/culture to the students.
- Interns will have chance to show their culture in Global Village activities organized by their host LC so they must prepare traditional objects, clothes and performance for this event.
- At the end of project we will have evaluation day to show the performance of students and interns to show how much the development of student have.
- Take part in the writing of the National Project Report at the end of the internship. Interns are required to join every activities in the project.
- All interns will teach English base on Thai education standard in scope of Learning by doing and think outside the box
Vietnam
Basic Information: Vietnam is a long-stretching, beautiful, historically and culturally rich country. Blessed with a ravishing coastline, emerald-green mountains, breath-taking national parks, dynamic cities, outstanding cultural interest and one of the world’s best cuisines, Vietnam has it all.Vietnam is a nation going places. Fast. Its people are energetic, direct, sharp in commerce and resilient by nature. This is an outrageously fun country to explore, the locals love a laugh and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to socialise with them and hear their tales.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Monthly salary included
- Duration 4-6 months
- Starting Jan/ Jun 2016
- Accommodation provided
Requirements
- Native English speaker or C1 proficiency.
- Previous teaching experience is preferred.
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Teach Vietnam
4-6 months teaching placement starting Jan/Feb 2016
Teaching English to primary and secondary school students from public schools. Engage students in dynamic learning environment with extracurricular activities.
Teaching Experience with professional language centre and schools
Education about Vietnamese culture through activities for various interns organised by AIESEC local chapters
Requirements
- Preferred: experience in teaching English
- Excellent English level
- Preferred: Experience in teaching or managing kids
- Age between 20 – 30 years
Benefits
- Monthly salary : USD$600-800
- Accommodation provided by school in most placements
- Induction preparation seminar
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- Some projects provide free meals
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Environment
Raise awareness within Vietnamese society about environmental preservation and conservation, allowing in this sense to maintain our natural resources and the development of sustainable production for example through simple techniques that can be implemented daily by developing creative and experiential workshops to local communities.
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Cultural understand
Work with non-governmental organisations to help organise and publicise events as well as assisting with any other tasks. Support the organisation by participating in a number of different activities such as marketing, finance and fundraising, and the online/offline promotion of their activities.
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Education
Deliver workshops for university and high school students on topics such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, languages and cultures. Be responsible for designing workshops, leading discussions and gathering inputs from the students on future topics to be discussed. Be involved in organising a Global Village where you and other volunteers will present your culture and traditions to the local community.
Example jobs
- Job 1. To make a diagnostic of the productive unit and understand its reality. Previously of the first visit, the trainee should study the type of productive unit and make a questionary to ask at the place
- Job 2. To design an action plan for 6 weeks. Focus on Sponsors research, Positioning, Financial and in-kind resources generated. The trainee is free to use any type of methodology, however according to the project manager trainee should achieve the success factors.
- Job 3. To execute the action plan with excellent and follow the methodology of the project manager.
- Job 4. To elaborate every Friday the report required by the project manager.
- Job 5. To make a final report for the NGO and AIESEC with a final presentation for the NGO
Colombia
Colombia is one of the few countries in the world that does not have seasons. Due to its location by the equator it enjoys sunlight throughout the year. The name Colombia is derived from the name of explorer Christopher Columbus. Colombia is the only country in South America that has access to both the Pacific and Caribbean ocean.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Monthly salary included
- Duration 4-6 months
- Starting Jan/ Jun 2016
- Accommodation provided
Requirements
- Native English speaker or C1 proficiency.
- Previous teaching experience is preferred.
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Shape Columbia
4-6 months teaching placement starting Jan/Feb 2016
Teaching English to primary and secondary school students from public schools. Engage students in dynamic learning environment with extracurricular activities.
Requirements
- Preferred: experience in teaching English
- Excellent English level
- Preferred: Experience in teaching or managing kids
- Age between 20 – 30 years
Benefits
- Monthly stipend: COP$1.707.000 (Aprox. USD$609)
- International tickets allowance USD$168 aprox.
- Housing allowance: COP$200.000 (USD$84 approx.)
- Induction preparation seminar
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- Some projects provide free meals
- £15 Pick up fee
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Enviroment
Raise awareness within Colombian society about environmental preservation and conservation, allowing in this sense to maintain our natural resources and the development of sustainable production for example through simple techniques that can be implemented daily by developing creative and experiential workshops to local communities.
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Health
Provide knowledge to students specific on sexual health education. At the same time, generate a bigger impact in the teenage pregnancy rate in Colombia.
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Education
Deliver workshops for university and high school students on topics such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, languages and cultures. Be responsible for designing workshops, leading discussions and gathering inputs from the students on future topics to be discussed. Be involved in organising a Global Village where you and other volunteers will present your culture and traditions to the local community.
Example jobs
- Job 1. To make a diagnostic of the productive unit and understand its reality. Previously of the first visit, the trainee should study the type of productive unit and make a questionary to ask at the place
- Job 2. To design an action plan for 6 weeks. Focus on Sponsors research, Positioning, Financial and in-kind resources generated. The trainee is free to use any type of methodology, however according to the project manager trainee should achieve the success factors.
- Job 3. To execute the action plan with excellent and follow the methodology of the project manager.
- Job 4. To elaborate every Friday the report required by the project manager.
- Job 5. To make a final report for the NGO and AIESEC with a final presentation for the NGO
Mexico
Basic Information: Mexicans put chilli also in beer! Veracruz was the first city of continental America. Mexico is the home to one of the seven modern wonders of the world – Chitzen-Itza. People wear “sombreros” but only in the north of the country. Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world with 23 million inhabitants.
At A Glance
£350 administration fee
6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
Some projects provide free meals
Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues:
Environment
Raise the awareness on Mexico’s society towards environmental preservation and conservation, allowing in this sense to maintain our natural resources and the development of sustainable production for example through simple techniques that can be implemented daily by developing creative and experiential workshops to local communities.
Health
Provide knowledge to students specific on sexual health education. At the same time , generate a bigger impact in the teenage pregnancy rate in Mexico.
Education
Work with university students and adults to improve their English speaking skills. By being part of this programme you will not only allow the students and adults to perfect their language skills but also immerse them in a multicultural environment where they can engage in valuable discussions on world issues, sustainability, business or ethics.
South Africa
South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Inland safari destination Kruger National Park covers vast shrublands populated by big game; the Western Cape encompasses lush winelands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, wild beaches, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- £200 – £300 exchange participant fee covering accommodation, food and transportation
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Enviroment
Raise awareness within South Africa society about environmental preservation and conservation, allowing in this sense to maintain our natural resources and the development of sustainable production for example through simple techniques that can be implemented daily by developing creative and experiential workshops to local communities. Help solving local environmental problems particularly those involving neglect and abuse of natural resources.
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Health
Volunteer in NGOs such as Red Cross to help reduce the burden of diseases in South Africa by means of health education programmes
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Education
Deliver workshops for university and high school students on topics such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, languages and cultures. Be responsible for designing workshops, leading discussions and gathering inputs from the students on future topics to be discussed.
Project sample
- Health and care :Sewing / Knitting / Beadwork Groups: Capacity Building, project implementation and monitoring and evaluation as well as overall coordination of the projectPromoting, developing and implementing doorstep gardens and community gardens to address food insecurityDevelopment of Psychosocial support activities for children and adults and implementation, as well as social worker interventions in addressing beneficiary basic needs and supportSpecialist studies comparing the physical and mental status of MDR-TB / HIV patients under SARCS programmes and activities to those of MDR-TB / HIV patients outside of SARCS programmes and activities in order to measure impact of SARCS services.Data collection and collation
Egypt
Egypt, a country linking Northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments still sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including the colossal Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza, and the hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs in Luxor. The capital, Cairo, is home to Ottoman landmarks such as the Muhammad Ali Mosque.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- £50 fee for accommodation and utility bills for 6 weeks
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Cultural understanding
Exchange participants will organise cultural events for the Egyptian public to share in your culture and traditions. You will also design workshops and presentations on your native country and its cultural heritage.
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Education
Deliver workshops for university and high school students on topics such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, languages and cultures. Be responsible for designing workshops, leading discussions and gathering inputs from the students on future topics to be discussed. Be involved in organising a Global Village where you and other volunteers will present your culture and traditions to the local community.
Project sample
- Seize the SummerThe intern will work with students who are still on duty at high schools in local and will organise learning circles.The intern will organize Global Villages, before coming the intern is responsible for supplying required materials which will be used in global villages.The intern will organize Discussion Sessions about Local and Global Issues to encourage students to speak English.The intern will help students to identify their assets, principles, goals and their strength and weakness for their future life via using some psychological and training tools.The intern will give some lectures to students such as Effective Communication, Time Management, Presentation skills, etc.. after his/her training from professional and experienced specialists.The intern will prepare social activities such as art, drama, music, sports etc..
Romania
Romania is a Central European country known for its forested region of Transylvania, preserved medieval towns, such as Sighişoara, and many fortified churches and castles, notably clifftop Bran Castle, long associated with the Dracula legend. The area is ringed by the Carpathian Mountains, which are popular for among visitors for trekking, mountain climbing, skiing, and bathing in the natural thermal spas.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- Accommodation provided: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Cultural understanding
Exchange participants will organise cultural events for the Romanian public to share in your culture and traditions. You will also design workshops and presentations on your native country and its cultural heritage.
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Education
Deliver workshops for university and high school students on topics such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, languages and cultures. Be responsible for designing workshops, leading discussions and gathering inputs from the students on future topics to be discussed. Be involved in organising a Global Village where you and other volunteers will present your culture and traditions to the local community.
Tanzania
Tanzania is an East African country known for its vast wilderness. Travellers can explore the plains of Serengeti National Park, a safari mecca populated by the “big five” game animals (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino), and Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain. Offshore lie the tropical islands of Zanzibar and Mafia Marine Park, where whale sharks can be found swimming through reefs.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- Accommodation is provided at a fee between $100-200 USD
- $20-30 USD airport pick up fee
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Social Entrepreneurship
Exchange participants will work to promote entrepreneurship and a business mindset within university students by equipping them with the tools needed to develop their own businesses. By increasing youth productivity you will contribute to the economic development of Tanzania. This project will help to build sustainable business pipelines in young leaders in order to increase Tanzania’s standing on the global platform.
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Health
Experience working within the local healthcare clinic as you assist in promoting the local healthcare system.
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Education
Exchange participants will prepare and deliver English & Arithmetic classes to Tanzanian children. You will also work to create opportunities for the children to develop outside the classroom by facilitating games, sports, and activities such as drawing, painting, and music that the students can get involved in. Occasionally, exchange participants may be asked to take the children to the local hospital for immunization or treatment, giving you the chance to experience even more of the community.
Project sample
- Bridge ProjectThe Bridge Project is aimed at providing university students the platform to develop career skills and basic competencies to prepare them for after school life. The project focuses on Entrepreneurship, Microfinance, competency building, and soft skills development. Interns will work with learning partners to develop presentations and delivery strategies for different target groups in the university. The project will be solely implemented by the interns after undergoing trainings with the learning partners.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), a tiny island nation south of India in the Indian Ocean, is a rugged land of rainforest, diverse wildlife and endless beaches. It’s famed for its ancient Buddhist ruins, including the 5th-century citadel Sigiriya, with its palace and frescoes, and the sacred city of Anuradhapura. Its flavourful cuisine reflects its history as a maritime hub and cultural melting pot.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- £125 fee for accommodation for 6 weeks
- £20 airport pick-up fee
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Environment
As climate-related hazards pose a significant threat to economic and social development in Sri Lanka and deforestation and ineffective waste management remains the top 2 concerns for our country, get a chance to create an awareness campaign about the importance of these issues. Work with different NGOs to help them to launch initiatives aimed at educating the Sri Lankan society. Also give constructive feedback to other organisations on how to improve their waste management.
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Education
Assist and encourage pre-school and high-school underprivileged students to learn and understand English by delivering language lessons. Create and organise interactive sessions in order to engage the students in a learning process and also to improve their communication, presentation and team working abilities. Work with externals on organizing cultural events and deliver initial trainings to students or improvements in their work.
Example jobs
- Explore Sri Lanka
The Group of interns has to effectively explore Tourism destinations in Sri Lanka . Tour plans will be provided by the organizing committee. You should be ready to travel around the island (Specially visit the tourism spots which are less popular and which are not being promoted) and collect information about them and must produce promotional materials about those locations, such as Photographs, videos and articles.You should create a documentary on one of the chosen locations (The organizing committee will choose the exact location and will provide you the plan along with the main tour plan).Interns have to maintain Facebook pages and the website that have created in “Explore Sri Lanka 1.0” project and You should promote those pages/website in your home country and gain views & Likes.The Group of Interns also has to take Good Quality Photographs and edit them to make them ready for a photographic exhibition. Bringing a DSLR camera is required. **Coming up with CREATIVE IDEAS** and SLOGANS. PHOTO EDITING for the Exhibition, Related VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES and VIDEO GRAPHIC ACTIVITIES has to be carried out by the interns.The videographers should produce location based videos and a team video.The main event will be an awareness programme in order to develop the tourism Industry in Sri Lanka
Poland
Poland is an Eastern European country on the Baltic Sea known for its medieval architecture, Jewish heritage, and hearty cuisine. The city of Krakow is home to 14th-century Wawel Castle and the medieval Old Town, where travellers can find Cloth Hall, a Renaissance trading post located in Rynek Glówny (Market Square). Nearby is the Wieliczka Salt Mine, where visitors can explore the underground tunnels. Alternatively, those looking for a more introspective experience can pay their respects at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- £125 fee for accommodation for 6 weeks
- £20 airport pick-up fee
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Environment
Create more young leaders for Polish society by facilitating career & future planning sessions that focus on generating awareness within students. Enable Polish students to manage their own finances, start businesses, and start investing their money by providing them with the necessary knowledge and know-how.
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Education
Use education to inspire curiosity in Polish children from all social backgrounds and help further their understanding of other cultures, allowing them to develop into ‘global citizens’ from a young age.
Turkey
Turkey is a nation straddling Eastern Europe and Western Asia with cultural connections to the ancient Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. Cosmopolitan Istanbul, on the Bosphorus Strait, is home to the iconic Hagia Sophia, with its soaring dome and Christian mosaics, the massive 17th-century Blue Mosque and the circa-1460 Topkapı Palace, former home of sultans. Ankara is Turkey’s modern capital.
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- Accommodation provided: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Cultural understanding
Exchange participants will organise cultural events for the Turkish public to share in your culture and traditions. You will also design workshops and presentations on your native country and its cultural heritage.
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Education
Deliver workshops for university and high school students on topics such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, languages and cultures. Be responsible for designing workshops, leading discussions and gathering inputs from the students on future topics to be discussed. Be involved in organising a Global Village where you and other volunteers will present your culture and traditions to the local community.
India
India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline – and history reaching back 5 millennia. In the north, Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi’s Red Fort complex, massive Jama Masjid mosque and Agra’s iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga center and base for Himalayan trekking.
For more Global Volunteer programme in India, please visit Discover India
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- Accommodation provided: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Health
Project name:Genesis
To curb the spread of HIV/AIDS by equipping the present generation with right knowledge and motivation. We want to impact one million people by making them healthy enough to live a prosperous life.
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Education
Footprint
To help the underprivileged children by making them aware about their rights and imparting skills to them which will enable them to excel in life and broaden their perspective thereby giving the child an opportunity to realise his full potential
Woman Empowerment
To help the underprivileged women in India to understand their rights, to educate and enable them to take up various jobs and impart them with the required skills and knowledge. And to create awareness about women empowerment in India.
Macau
Macau is a magical place !
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in Macau, but we have some amazing projects in China, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to Croatia, please get in touch with your local committee, who can give provide you with more information.
Malaysia
Malaysia is a bubbling, bustling melting pot of cultural differences. A country cleaved in half by the South China Sea, you will explore a land full of culinary surprises, magnetism and adventure. Together with AIESEC, you will be part of the biggest youth community that delivers impact to this amazing and diverse country.
You can find all the projects on: diverse.aiesec.my
Available programmes
At A Glance
- £350 administration fee
- Projects run for 6 weeks between the end of May and the end of August
- Some projects provide free meals
- £60 including airport pick-up, city tour, buddy scheme, accommodation for 6 weeks
- Accommodation: Home stay or shared volunteer house
Focus Issues
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Environment
Malaysians waste up to 8000 tonnes of food (approx. 16,000,000 pizzas, assuming each weighs about 500 grams), and that’s equivalent to about six million people’s feeding capacity, everyday. Preventable food waste is the large source of solid waste and a primary driver of greenhouse gas emissions. Thus in accordance to the 12th Global Goal, this project is created to specifically target the food wastage issue in Malaysia.
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Culture
Embrace Culture, Explore Penang (ECEP) project is a 6-week project aiming to rediscover Penang’s long-forgotten culture as well as the local signature traditions through cycling and fact-finding. With preserving the cultures and heritage values in Penang as the ultimate goal, we plan to achieve the following outcomes through this project together with Penang State Tourism Development & Culture:
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Education
The Malaysian secondary school students have a poor command of English & lack of good communication abilities. Based on the National Education Blueprint 2013-2025 (Preschool to Post-Secondary Education), 3 of 10 of secondary students achieved a minimum credit in SPM English paper. At the same time, one of the most highlighted importance of raising quality of education by the general public is communication skills among secondary students. Thus in accordance to the 4th Global Goal, this project is created to specifically target the English proficiency level of Malaysian secondary school students.
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific projects in this country, but we have some amazing projects in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico in Latin America, China, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Indonesia in Asia Pacific, Turkey, Romania, Poland in Europe, Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania in Africa that we think you would really love. Please take a look at these countries, to find more about their respective projects.
If you are really interested in going on exchange to this country, please get in touch with your local AIESEC chapter, who can provide you with more information.
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THE AIESEC LIFE
Molly Cross
Molly is a member of AIESEC UK and has a number of tasks to fulfill each week.
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Monday
Monday meet-up, 1:00 PM
I tend to meet up with AIESEC friends on Mondays to get my week started. We hang out and catch up after the weekends over lunch.
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Tuesday
Committee Meeting, 6:30 PM
After classes finish for the day, we come together in our local committee
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Wednesday
Practicing new skills, 2:00 PM
Throughout the week, I use the skills I’ve learned by doing work for my functional team. I work to send other students abroad, but my friends also get to meet with local companies, train our local committee or create marketing materials.
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Thursday
Team Check-in, 4:00 PM
Each Thursday, my team comes together to discuss our progress with sending students abroad. We use these meetings to define the impact we make on the exchanges we provide.
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Friday
Time to relax, 5:00 PM
After a week of university work and AIESEC check-ins, my AIESEC friends and I come back together to relax, catch up, and make plans for the weekend.
