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GVN Changemakers Training Program
Colin Salisbury founded the Global Volunteer Network (GVN) in December 2000 after spending time volunteering in Ghana, West Africa, and noticing the tremendous difference volunteers could make in helping local organizations achieve their goals in the communities they were working with. Since then, the Global Volunteer Network has experienced incredible growth. They now work with local partner organizations in over 19 countries worldwide, largely in Africa, Asia, and Central/South America, to connect volunteers with communities in need. Last year, GVN placed over 2000 volunteers worldwide, and is hoping to increase this to 2500 volunteers in 2006. Want to become part of this worldwide effort? Want to learn more about how to start non-profit, NGO work yourself? The GVN Training program was created with the aim of empowering participants with the necessary knowledge, skills, support and confidence to achieve their own goals of effecting change around the world. .: The ProgramThe GVN Training program, part instruction and part work experience, is designed for people interested in learning more about all aspects of the type of work GVN does. Whether this is creating a non-profit NGO, learning more about international business and volunteering, or gaining more practical experience in development studies, this internship provides a chance to put your ideas and knowledge into action and gain invaluable hands-on experience for the future.Further, it is the goal of this program that even after participants complete their internship at GVN, they will maintain contact with the organization and GVN can assist them in the future as they continue their careers in the NGO, non-profit sector. The GVN Training program uses a range of different learning styles and is flexible enough to allow each participant to explore their individual goals. The internship program covers the following areas:
.: Program LocationParticipants in the GVN Training program will be based at the GVN headquarters in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington, New Zealand's capital city, is located on the southern shore of the North Island, and provides participants with numerous opportunities to experience the unique culture and life of New Zealand..: Program RequirementsVolunteers for the GVN Training program must:
.: Program ScheduleThe program is designed to run Monday-Friday during normal office hours (approximately 8:30 AM-5:00 PM), with occasional additional opportunities on evenings and weekends.Beginning November 1, 2006, participants can start on the 1st of each month, and can arrange to stay anywhere from one month to nine months. Potential Daily work/projects
.: Program CostThe cost of the program are as follows:Global Volunteer Network - Application Fee: US $350.00. The application fee covers administration, marketing, and communication expenses. (This fee is waived for all previous GVN volunteers). GVN Training Program Fee: Cost per month is US $1200.00 This fee includes housing accommodation, meals, tuition, workshops, day trips, transportation within the program, as well as assistance after the internship ends- for example, references, etc. Please note that the participant is also responsible for travel to and from the program in Wellington, and any additional expenses incurred during the program. To see the cost in your local currency, we recommend that you look here. .: Application ProcessAll, applicants will be notified by email as to whether their application has been successful.1) Complete the Application Form: Please fill out the application form via the link below, which will be sent to GVN staff. Upon receipt of the form we will assess your suitability for the program and look at space available for the time period you have requested. 2) Contact You: If you are accepted into the program, we will send you a letter of acceptance as soon as possible, with further information including details about the program and time frame. If we see you have great potential for this program, but you have not provided us with enough information on your application, we will send you an e-mail asking for more information before we make a decision. At that point, please e-mail back with the requested information as soon as possible, and then we will review your completed application and let you know the final outcome. 3) Decision Point: Once you have read through the letter of acceptance and we have answered any questions or concerns that you might have, it is time to pay your application fee to secure your place on the program. Please note that we will refund your application fee if you decide not to go. 4) Confirmation: Once the application fee is paid, GVN will contact you to confirm your spot in the program and arrange the details of your trip and stay here in Wellington! At this point you will be able to discuss directly with your program coordinator specific areas of interest and individual goals you have for your time here at GVN, as well as any projects or campaigns that GVN is currently working on that you are particularly interested in becoming involved with. This is all to ensure that your time here at GVN is tailored as specifically your interests and needs as much as possible. 5) Program Fee: At least 8 weeks before you begin the GVN Training program, your program fee needs to be paid, unless other arrangements have been made. Please contact GVN if you have any questions or concerns about this. 6) Continuing communication and assistance: Right up until your arrival here in Wellington, please feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns, or more information. We can answer any questions you have about living here in Wellington, travel to New Zealand, GVN, and your internship here at headquarters. Click here to apply for the GVN Training Program. |
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