Why Global Volunteer and Why Choose AIESEC!

Have you ever felt that you need to do something productive during your holiday, but ended up just lying down in bed? Well, we all deserve some rest, but it is different with being lazy, which does not take us to a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment. At the back of our minds, we know that we should be spending our time doing something worthwhile and making impact to the world, but by the time we finally gather our energy to do it, it is already the time to face the reality and go back to the university. Worry no more because AIESEC have a program called Global Volunteer.

Being a global volunteer does not mean you spend months on end volunteering. The activity is for a limited period of time, for example during the length of one’s semester break, so there is a clear timeline and does not bother your university courses schedule. It involves working on diverse community projects in different parts of the world, whether it be Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia and even a European country.

So, why is global volunteering productive and impactful? Here are the reasons why.

1. More than travelling

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I took the one less travelled by, and that has made all the difference.“ (Robert Frost)

Volunteering gives you a chance to explore a new country and its culture in a different way than by just travelling and sightseeing. You can get a chance to get away from your hometown and live in a country you’ve never lived in. Doing a volunteer shows you the country from inside out, allows you to get to know the culture, foods, locals and their habits. You will see places and areas you would never have the possibility to go to as a tourist. Some people might have travelled the country, but in doing a volunteer, they sometimes feel they are there for the first time.

2. Contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

Not sure where to start in your volunteering journey?

Your reason for volunteering should begin where your passion lies. Let your love for animals, teaching or public health creates positive impact in the world. Allow your actions to be led from a place of passionate intention. That way, all the hard work will be worth it, you will be more committed to the cause and as a result, your impact will be that much bigger.

3. Make a difference in someone’s life 

 Particularly if you sign up for a teaching abroad programme, you can help shape a child’s life by teaching them new skills and giving them support. It can be so amazing for a child to meet a person from another country who has come over to help them. This can stay with them for a long time, so be that person to make their summer fantastic.

4. Gain new perspective

 Global volunteering changes how you see the world. You come into contact with people from different countries, backgrounds and point of views on daily basis. This shift in perspective opens your mind to what is truly important and helps build bridges of understanding.

5. Get to know… you

Just go for it and you will see that you learn so much more about yourself than you’ve ever imagined. By volunteering, you will experience so many new things and challenges. By doing so, you will truly reach and extend your limits. But in the end you will feel absolutely nothing but self-fulfilment when you look back at what you were able to do in a few weeks.

Why AIESEC?

You  can feel at ease with our support.

How? We provide:

Logistics support

We ensure you get the right visa, arrival pick-up information before your experience and departure instructions post-experience.

Clear job description

We accompany you to the workplace on the first day, ensure your job description and goals are clear, and working hours/duration align to the initial description.

Safe living conditions

Life and health insurance is mandatory for taking part in AIESEC. You will get information about accommodation and basic living costs.

Learning experience

We set clear expectations, provide cultural preparation and facilitate learning spaces before and during experiences.

Writer: Ratu Annisa Gandasari