Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Summer 2017 Volunteer Opportunity

Global Community Fellowship
Desired Start Date: July 1, 2017

Approximate Hours Per Week: 40
Duration: 13-15 months
Stipend: $200-1000/month
 Schools and NGOs in Japan, China, and throughout Southeast Asia
 
DEADLINE: November 13, 2016 at 11:59 PM PST
 
Program Dates: Summer of 2017 – Summer of 2018
 
The Global Community Fellowship is a 13-15 month program for young and established professionals. Fellows work at NGOs and schools across Asia to support community development and youth education programs. By working directly with communities, fellows get hands-on experience learning how organizations in Asia are using creative and innovative methods to address critical social challenges.

Education-focused posts: As a teaching fellow you'll advance student development using critical thinking, peace and conflict resolution, and cross-cultural communication curriculum. You'll also help students to access future education and professional opportunities.

NGO-focused Posts: As an NGO fellow, you'll support community development and international communication efforts by supporting NGOs to access resources, networks, and collaboration opportunities.

 


Qualifications
  • Each fellowship program requires different qualifications, which are listed on our website.

    Some desired qualifications include but are not limited to:
    -Interest or experience in teaching
    -Self-starter, able to proactively find ways to contribute to an organization
    -Ability to work independently and in a team

Locations:
  • Vientiane, Lao People, Democratic Republic
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Karuizawa, Japan
  • Long Xuyen City, Tra Vinh, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang, Viet Nam
  • Guangzhou and Hunan, China
  • Yangon, Mandalay, and Inle Lake, Myanmar
  • Chiang Mai and Bangkok, Thailand
  • Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Application Process
DEADLINE: November 13, 2016 at 11:59 PM PST

Starting and experienced professionals with a BA or BS degree (must graduate June 2017). Although the fellowship is primarily aimed towards US citizens, we do accept applications from international residents who have a previous connection to VIA or a substantial US connection.

Please submit your application on our website: http://viaprograms.org/expand-your-boundaries/global-community-fellowship/

Position Functions: Diplomacy, Education - Administration and Teaching, International Development, Teaching

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