challenge yourself, make an impact, experience new cultures, volunteer abroad.
A CROSS-CULTURAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
create an impact with aiesec.
As AIESEC, we choose to shape what we do around what the world needs. We have committed to creating a youth movement to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations by 2030. That’s why each volunteering project is linked to one of the Sustainable Development Goals. This way, you will be able to impact the 2030 agenda by volunteering with aiesec.
Experience new cultures
You will be living in a brand new country, volunteering together with youth from all over the world. Imagine the things you’d learn from each other!
Make a local impact
Besides contributing to the global Sustainable Development Goals, you will also impact the local communities where you will be volunteering.
Challenge yourself
Do something new, get out of your comfort zone and discover the best version of yourself. Learn new leadership skills along the way!
Frequently asked questions
Our Global Volunteer projects last 6 weeks, so this is how long you will be abroad. With AIESEC, you can leave all year round.
We have volunteer destinations all over the world, some popular places you can go to are: Portugal, Greece, Brazil, Italy and Romania. AIESEC works together with NGO’s that provide our projects, so you will be working for them.
The pricing starts from 350 euros, accommodation and all guidance from AIESEC is included.
You will emerge yourself in a new culture by living abroad for 6 weeks. You will live with a host family or together with other volunteers from all over the world, which will help you gain new and international perspectives. Besides learning new skills and making an impact through volunteering, you will also be able to travel the country and discover new parts of our beautiful planet.
What you can do
With 12 projects in over 80+ destinations, you are sure to find your life-changing experience. These are some of the projects you can do:
happy bus
The project aims to contribute to SDG #4 by providing and opening space for quality education for small children from smaller towns and villages, ensuring educational and social opportunities.
fingerprint
The project aims to impact SDG #4 by developing high-level cognitive and transferable skills to people at all ages through activities and/or workshops connected to arts production (e.g painting, sculpture, music, theater, photography…)
raise your voice
The project aims to impact SDG #5 by fostering educational spaces that generate awareness about gender related issues and build initiatives to work on solutions to stop gender inequality in communities around the globe.
aquatica
The project aims to impact SDG #14 by providing communities that live near marine and coastal areas, with concrete activities to improve the sustainability of the coast and protect marine wildlife that inhabit these ecosystems.
green leaders
The project aims to impact SDG #13 by educating communities about climate change and building action plans to reduce critical factors affecting the environment.
What we provide
Logistic support
Getting the right visa, arriving in an unknown country is not always easy! That’s why AIESEC will help you to arrange your visa, provide you with arrival pick-up information before your experience and with departure instructions post-experience.
Clear job description
You want to do the job you signed up for, right? We will ensure that by accompanying you to the workplace on the first day, ensuring your job description and making sure your goals are clear, and working hours align to the initial description.
Safe conditions
We don’t want you to leave unprepared, and that’s why life and health insurance is mandatory for taking part in an AIESEC exchange. Besides that, we will provide you with all needed information, so you are fully prepared for when you get there!
Learnings
We don’t want you to depart without expectations: we want you to get the most out of this as possible! Together, we will set clear expectations, provide cultural preparation and facilitate learning spaces before and during your experience.
How to go abroad
1
Sign up
Sign up via our platform to search and apply for the projects you find interesting.
2
Receive guidance
Your nearest AIESEC office will contact you to make an appointment and make sure you find the right project for you.
3
Get matched
Find a project in our database that aligns with your interests! Apply for it to know more about the process.
4
Sign the contract
Sign the contract with AIESEC, pay the fee and get ready to leave.
5
Get ready
We will prepare you before you leave with all necessary information to live an unforgettable experience.
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