Global Community Development Programme

Volunteering Abroad or The Global Community Development Programme (GCDP) encourages cross-cultural positive impact and personal development of participants through working abroad for social and community development projects and issues.

A GCDP is an internship that is hosted by an AIESEC entity under a project or a non-AIESEC organization e.g. NGO, organizations or schools in another country. We want the intern to be interested in cross-cultural understanding, personal development and the opportunity to contribute to social change.

 

Benefits for participants of GCDP:

  • Cross-cultural experience;
  • Self-development and skill enhancement by undertaking the program;
  • Participation in the most cultural learning experience AIESEC offers;
  • Increasing the social responsibility by participating in projects based on global issues.

 

Details and logistics:

  • Duration: 6-12 weeks;
  • No salary provided;
  • Accommodation and food are usually provided (depending on country and issue);
  • Flight ticket, visa, insurance and additional living costs are not covered;
  • Contract fee:
    • Short developmental (voluntary) internship (6 weeks – 3 months) – 85 €;
    •  Long developmental (voluntary) internship (3 months – 1,5 years) – 170€.

 NB! When going on an internship, it is necessary to have enough money for one month. AIESEC does not cover travelling, visa and insurance costs.

 

Who are we looking for:

  • Students and recent graduates (up to 2 years after) under 30 years of age;
  • Understanding the value of internship: cross-cultural positive impact and personal development;
  • Goes through the selection process conducted by AIESEC;
  • Fluent English;
  • Willing to take other AIESEC programs (Preferred).