in GhanaVolunteerExchangeProgrammeBooklet

ContentsLetter to Guardians.................About AIESEC..........................Our Partners ............................What is the Volunteer Exchange Programme?...........Why Exchange?........................Who Can Go?...........................Why Us?....................................Testimonials from Partnersand Exchange Participants.....Process for Exchange.............Contact......................................*** YouthSpeak Survey Insight.............

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Letter to GuardiansOur world is getting smaller, faster and more complicated. To succeedin tomorrow’s world, young people need the skills necessaryfor an ever increasing number of industry, government andprivate sector career pathways: knowledge of another culture,the ability to communicate with people from different linguisticbackgrounds, flexibility, tolerance and understanding of alternatepoints of view and the maturity to make wise choices anddecisions.

It is essential to make the right decisions, and now isthe time to consider the opportunities.

There may never be another opportunity for your ward,child, or studentto travel overseas, immerse themselves in the culture unlike the onesthey are used to... all with the support of a host and the resources of our international partners and AIESEC in Ghana.

In this brochure, we have provided information and advice to helpyou evaluate the options open to your child,ward or student. If you have any queries, we welcome your calls or a visit to our offices.

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AboutAIESEC is the world’s largest youth-run organization.(Non-profit, Non-political, Non-religious and Non-governmental)

AIESEC is active in over 2400 universities across morethan 124 countries and territories, our international platformenables young people to explore and develop theirleadership potential for them to have a positive impact insociety.

It is every young person’s responsibility to take a role in shaping the future of our planet. We believe that every young person deserves the chance and tools to fulfill their potential. We provide young people with self -driven, practical, global experiences through our cross-cultutal exchange programmes.We enable them to see the world, make a real difference and discover what truly matters to them.

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Our Global Partners

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Our National Partners

Companies We Engage

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VolunteerInternshipProgramme

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What is the VolunteerInternship Programme

Volunteer Internship Programme is a programme designed foryouth to volunteer abroad for six weeks and exchangeculture, family and possibly language for a limited time inanother country.

AIESEC Volunteer Internship Programme fosters mutual understanding,respect and civil engagement among internationals.During the exchanges, students participate inworkshops, community service activities, team buildingexercises, meetings with community leaders, leadershipdevelopment and live with internationals.

While they are generally non-paid opportunities, you are likely to receive stipends and basic support services like food and accommodations.

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Why Internship Programme?Leadership Development

Focused on empowering tomorrow’s leaders, AIESEC pro-vides exchange, which encourages leadership in today’s youth. Taking part in one of our exchange program is an opportunity for younger generations to build self confi-dence,set goals, accept themselves and others, become lead-ers and make a difference by giving back to their communities. Upon their return home, students apply what they have learned to implement projects that serve needs in their communities.

Employability Skills

Prospective employers in almost every field look favor-ably upon experience gained while living overseas and knowledge obtained of another language and culture. Make yourself stand out to future employers with inter-national study experience. Living abroad expands your horizons and demonstrates to your employer thatyou’re willing to take risks and solve problems under challenging circumstances. These life skills will set you apart from other job applicants and put you ahead of the competition no matter what professional path you pursue.

It’s Life Changing

Exchange expands your learning horizons. Your peers will open your eyes to new languages, cultures and ways of living that will forever change how you act in the world and how the world relates to you.

Stand Out

One of the most obvious benefits is included is personal development.

Personal development, along with initiative, focus, deter-mination, flexibility, responsibility, growth in self-confidence and the ability to better organize one’s life, flows from the independence inherent in undertaking an exchange program. Knowledge of world enables students to think and communicate at the global level. Growth in cultural knowledge and a newfound internationalapproach and perspective go hand-in-hand with the skills gained from immersing in a second culture.

These significant attributes produce an advantage over peers, a catalyst for future academic and career choices, increased knowledge and interest for a better future — and the necessary ingredients for the emergence of admi-rable, future leaders.

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Why Internship Programme?Life Skills

Exchange increases your options by making you different from students who have stayed put all their lives. Inter-national experience sets you apart and gives you both learning and life skills that you’ll use for the rest of your life.

Get A “Second Family”

They will take you to their heart and always welcome you as a member of their family. The attachment with a host family stays forever and will always be appreciated.

It’s Life Changing

Exchange expands your learning horizons. Your peers will open your eyes to new languages, cultures and ways of living that will forever change how you act in the world and how the world relates to you.

Global Awareness

Develop interest in global issues as well as a broader general knowledge.

It’s A�ordableYou get an international experience with reasonable fees. The bottom line is that; exchange is an exper-ence you can’t afford to pass up!

It’s FunThrough the AIESEC Internship programme, you can travel the world, meet amazing new people and expe-rience beautiful new cultures!

FriendsMeet new friends from all around the world. You will also meeting tonnes of native friends in your exchange country that you will have a close relation-ship with for the rest of your life. The friendshipsone creates while on exchange are often very long-lasting – and studded with great memories!

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Think Big : Educational DevelopmentExchange will stretch your personal comfort zone. You’ll be challenged to think outside the box of everyday living and find your way in locations, cultures and languages that are – literally – foreign to you. There’s no better way to grow your own sense of yourself and your capabilities.

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Who Can Go?

Age

Youth from 18 to 28 years of age

Students should be socially mature, flexi--

ing of cultural differences, tolerant, ready to face a challenge, have integrity and an adventurous spirit.

Language

Basic / Good English understanding & speaking.

Availability

Time availability for a 6-weeks

Finance

the program fees;

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( Administrative fees of GHC 475 orGHC 775 for within Africa or outsideAfrica respectively, Plane ticket,VISA) and have pocket money whileabroad

Why Us?

Is AIESEC experienced in operating Internship pro-grams?

YES, AIESEC has been managing these programs for morethan 65 years and are very experienced.

Does AIESEC work with professionaland experienced

have to pay:- Program fees: GHC 475 (within Africa) or GHC775 (outside Africa) - VISA- Pocket money while abroad

In the Programme Fees you have included:- International Travel and Health Insurance for the duration

- AIESEC consultancy and support before and during the internship

Emirates Airline and Kenya Airlines, being exchange partners,

and respect our requirements.

Will you get 24-hour support while abroad and in Ghana?YES! There are countless checks in place to ensure you have the best experience ever.

Will AIESEC provide you with a pre-departure and a post-arrival orientation, handbooks and other support to help prepare for your adventure?

when you arrive in your chosen country.

return to Ghana?YES, we are here for you when you return and available to

great experiences. We offer membership and other opportuni--

found knowledge to assist other young people.

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Former Country Senior Partner of PwC Ghana, Mr. Felix Addo, is thewww.aiesec.org

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Felix Addo, Former Country Senior Partnerat PwC Ghana

Testimonials

Philip Owusu-AnsahBusiness Management StudiesUniversity of Cape Coast

Country : Cote d’IvoireDuration : 6 weeks

Felicia Baah AuthurGraduateUniversity of Ghana

Country : ColombiaDuration : 1 year

“I happily want to say avery big thank you to AIESEC Ghana .We the Ghanaians here [in Colombia] are so happyfor this opportunity. We also do our best torecommend us many as we can to beAIESECers because their Opportunitiesare great & indeed it is takes one to make the World a better place. Thank you once again. ”

“ Travelling to a new country was a new world to me; The language barrier, different accommodation, new foods, and travelling distance from home to work was an interesting challenge initially, but through this experience, I have been toughened to face differ-ent life changing situations as and when they arise.

Will I recommend this to anyone? YES! A 1000 times yes. "

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Process for Exchange

Register at bit.ly/xptheworldA representative will contact you to inform about the time of theinformation session / schedule a meeting with you.

Attend the Information SessionHere, the available projects and countrieswill be explained to you in greater details.You should also get all your questions answered.

Pay Administrative Fees and Applyfor the project of your choiceYou gain admission into our internationalplatform where you can apply and start theexchange process for any projectof your choice.

Prepare for depature!After you apply and are accepted for the project, you will be provided supportingvisa documents to allow you aquire your visaand begin all other preparation procedures.

Preparational Seminar!You will go through a preparation seminar to help you prepare for your 6 weeks experienceof a life-time.

Go for Exchange! YES! The day has come for you to go on exchange. Upon arrival and through out the stay, we will be incontact to ensure everything is going smoothly.Surveys and other means of communicationwill be used.

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Contacts

National Directorfor Out-Going Exchange ProgrammeMariam Aida-Toure +233 20 958 9385mariamaida.toure@aiesec.net

Country DirectorSamuel Coffie+233 54 201 1275sam.coffie@aiesec.net

www.facebook.com/AIESECinGhana

ghana@aiesec.net

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