Volunterring Abroad opportunities options.pptx

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1. Volunterring Abroad

2. Who am I? Fomer pupil of Salvo, attended from 2007-2012 Completed my A-levels at Watford Grammar school Currently on a Gap Year Will be attending University College London (UCL) to study Economics this September Support Arsenal

3. International Citizen Service International Citizen Service (ICS) is the UK’s leading global volunteering programme for young people who want to do voluntary development work abroad. ICS brings together young people from different countries to fight poverty – with volunteers from the UK working alongside overseas volunteers . ICS offers 18 to 25-year-olds a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience international development work as part of a properly structured, government funded programme . Funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), ICS is led by VSO, in partnership with a number of respected development organisations .  All overseas projects are run by partners with expertise in international and youth volunteering. Each partner is working towards three development outcomes: Project impact overseas Volunteer personal development Active citizens in the UK and overseas

4. ICS currently has projects in 29 of the world’s poorest countries;  you could  volunteer in Africa ,  volunteer in Asia  or  volunteer in Latin America . International Service is one of 11 charities delivering ICS programmes , as such there are volunteer placements available in countries not provided on the International Service ICS programme .

5. International Service International Service is a development charity that has been changing lives for the better for more than 60 years by empowering some of the world's poorest and most marginalised people. In particular, the organisation works to protect and promote the rights of women, people with disabilities, children and young people and other disadvantaged groups . Our vision Is a fairer world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential. Our mission Is to empower and strengthen individuals, organisations and communities, build capacity, promote inclusion and maximise potential.

6. What they Do? They help their partners to become strong, effective organisations by providing assistance to develop the quality of their projects with a focus on providing sustainable outcomes. By working with community-based organisations at a grassroots level; established national and international charities; local, regional and national government bodies we take a rights-based approach to achieving sustainable development. When people are denied their basic human rights, they are denied opportunities; fostering a cycle of poverty and inequality. With human rights at the heart of everything we do, we work with partners to increase peoples understanding of their rights to empower and foster growth and change.

7. Where they Work?

8. My Project I will be travelling to Bolivia on the 15 th June till 21 st August on a 10 week placement. I will be based in the capital – La Paz and will be living with a host family in the local community. My project is called Children & Youth Empowerment. I will be in a group of 7 UK volunteers in addition to 7 in-country volunteers, where we will work with the local schools and affiliated community organisations. The main body of the work will be around research, planning and delivery sessions in youth centres and schools. These are delivered to children and young people between the ages of 3 and 17. Topics being covered are: Nutrition, Child Rights, Sexual Reproductive Health, Leadership, Conflict resolution and Social skills.

9. Facts on Bolivia President:   Evo Morales (2006) Land area:  418,683 sq mi (1,084,389 sq km);  total area:  424,164 sq mi (1,098,580 sq km) Population (2014 est.):  10,631,486 (growth rate: 1.6%); birth rate: 23.28/1000; infant mortality rate: 38.61/1000; life expectancy: 68.55 Historic and judicial capital (2011 est.)  Sucre, 307,000;  Administrative capital:  La Paz, 1.715 million Other large cities:  Santa Cruz 1.719 million (2011) Monetary unit:   Boliviano

10. Why volunteer? Some reasons to get in to Volunterring : Give your CV a boost –  we did a survey of some of the UK’s leading businesses and 73%* said they'd employ someone who's volunteered over someone who hasn't Meet new people – you’ll probably meet people from different cultures and backgrounds that you might not normally.  Volunteering with people who are as passionate about a cause as you are, is a great way to meet like-minded people . Improve your confidence  – You’ll learn and do things that you might not normally get the chance to - this can be a real confidence boost . It promotes personal growth and self esteem. Understanding community needs helps foster empathy and self-efficacy.

11. Website Links http:// www.internationalservice.org.uk/index.html http://www.volunteerics.org /

12. Thank You for Listening! Any Questions??