To make sure you’re confident in doing a good job, we’ll equip you with the specific skills you need, by training you before you go, and when you arrive. So you understand more about the culture you’re living in and the issues you’re tackling, you’ll have regular opportunities to learn and share with your team members. You’ll have the full-time support of two members of staff, one from the UK and one from the overseas country, who are there to help you and your team achieve all you can.
· Support with practical preparations like organising visas and flights
· Three days pre-departure training with other volunteers taking part in a range of different programmes to help you understand development issues and prepare for living and working in a different culture
While taking part:
· Return flights and medical expenses
· All your food and accommodation is provided, and you’ll receive a modest volunteering allowance
· Two Global Xchange Supervisors responsible for supporting your team
· You’re covered by VSO’s health insurance and backed up by a team of VSO staff in each country, with comprehensive safety and security procedures In case of emergencies
· Training on your arrival: covering an introduction to the country, culture, and language, specific skills needed for your work
· Support from your team-mates, both from the exchange country and the UK
Upon return:
· Returned volunteer training day with other Global Xchange volunteers you’ll look at what you have learnt from your time overseas and have further training to help you make the most of your experiences.
· Support to design and execute a community project to share your learning of your experience
