AIESEC in Malawi Exchange Participant Guideline

FLOW OF THIS GUIDELINE

WHAT IS AIESEC ?

OUR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

PARTICIPATORY PROCESS

QUESTION AND ANSWER

WHAT IS AIESEC ? Peace and

Fulfillment of

Humankind’s Potential

AIESEC started in 1948 as a global, non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization, run by students or recent graduates. The vision of AIESEC is peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential. Its main focus is to grow change agents across the world for a better world. We believe there is a lot of issues facing the world today and AIESEC believes leadership is the one of solutions. It has focused to engage and develop the young people in the world to become good leaders.

We offer young people opportunities to participate in international internships, leadership experience and global learning environment.

120+ COUNTRIES 66YEARS EXPERIENCE

WHY AIESEC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM? AIESEC internship program is designed for individuals who are interested in being part of a global learning environment. Those open minded individuals who wish to develop their professional skills, who understand the value of an international experience and wish to explore new career options, by acknowledging all the opportunities life has to offer before they surrender to the mundane realities of the worldly rat race. The program is flexibly designed because we understand the value of time in a young person’s life. AIESEC internship program is more than a volunteer experience or job opportunity, it is a unique leadership experience in an international environment.

WHAT IS GIP & GCDP?

Global Internship Program Global Community Development Program

6weeks to 78weeks 200USD

Kenya, India, Turkey, etc Company

Sales and Marketing, Teaching, Information and Technology,

Salary, Accommodation ($100-200 per a month) Previous working experience preferred

6weeks to 8weeks 100USD Mozambique, Uganda, Botswana, Mauritius,etc NGO Literacy, Environment, Health and Lifestyle, Career Development, Accommodation ($100-200 per a month) No previous working experience

This Program is addressed to students and recent graduates willing to live a volunteering experience abroad to contribute positively to social change in another country.

This Program is addressed to all the students and recent graduates willing to live a professional working experience abroad.

Duration

Administration Fee

Main Countries

Institution

Main Area

Support from us

Requirements

Global Community Development Program

Literacy

Environment

Health and Lifestyle

Career Development

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•  Basic English conversation/ grammar education •  Improvement of education curriculums in local institutions •  Improvement of learning environment

•  Having workshops about environmental problems •  Promotion of NGO’s activity •  Awareness campaign for planting and pollution problems •  Fundraising

•  Increase awareness of Health issue, Sanitation, STD like HIV/AIDS •  Promotion of NGO’s activity •  Fundraising

•  Community development •  Employment support like micro finance and social business •  Fundraising

PARTICIPATORY PROCESS

5 6 7 8

Online Application

Consultancy Space

Interview

Sign Contract

Searching Internship Program

Preparation Realization of Internship

Reintegration

Generally it will take 1- 2months from applying to realization. AIESEC member will help you.

Online Application

Consultancy Space

Interview

Sign Contract

Searching Internship Program

Preparation Realization of Internship

Reintegration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HKiEaX1CYe1OWR6LbsZntceSInu_xAsFh2CuRwIjymE/viewform?usp=send_form

-  Fill Online Application Form [the link of application form]

-  The purpose behind the consultancy time is to inform you about AIESEC and internship programs, and answer any questions you have.

-  At the end of interview, you have to sign student contract..

-  Pay Administration Fee which is 100USD for GCDP and 200USD for GIP. Requirements

²  You must be student or recent graduate (within 2years) ²  You must be 18 – 30 years old. ²  You can join our internship

program more than 6weeks for GCDP or GIP.

What You Have To Prepare ²  Student Contract ²  First part of Administration Fee ²  Your CV (PDF format, in English) ²  (For Graduates) Copy of your Certification

-  Once you are confident about the program, understand AIESEC and our organizational purpose and get ready to take interview.

-  The purpose is to know basic information about the you in general: studies, country preferences, internship details, his/her maturity, skills, etc.. to make a better search of internship opportunities.

5 6 7 8

Online Application

Interview with AIESEC member

Selection

Sign Contract

Searching Internship Program

Preparation Realization of Internship

Reintegration

Sign-up

List-up

Making Contact

Selection

Exchanging Contract

Documents you need to submit ²  Copy of passport ²  Copy of identification ²  Flight/ Bus itinerary ²  Parents’ Agreement ²  Emergency Contact list

-  Start preparing for your internship experience

(eg) Flight Ticket, VISA, Insurance, Vaccination and that.

Regarding details, please check “Internship Preparation Guideline” to facilitate your preparation.

After paying, you will be able to sign up on our official database. Then, you can start searching internship opportunities.

AIESEC member will help you.

AIESEC members in the host country will organize for your accommodation, pick up from airport/ station, show you around the city and accompany you to work on your first day. If there should be any problems, there will always be someone to help you. We will also be in contact with you and support you in every way possible.

-  Submit internship completion certificate

-  Also you can get a certificate from us

QUESTION AND ANSWER Requirements for joining internship program

Q, Can I join internship program after graduating? 　　 - Yes, within 2years after graduating, you can join it. Q. How long does it take from applying to realization? - It depends how much you can commit, but basically it takes at least 1month.

Do I receive a refund if I am not able to find a suitable internship? - The fee is collected by AIESEC in two payments. The fee collected at the time of registration is not refundable if you are not able to find a suitable internship or decide to withdraw from the program. The remaining fee is only collected when the applicant has been selected for an internship. Further, We assure that students who enroll with us get full guidance and support, along with access to AIESEC's platform and network.

About Budget Q, What kind of financial support can I get from AIESEC? - For GCDP, you have to pay for transportation, insurance, food, accommodation and everything by yourself. For GIP, you can get salary from the company you are working for.

Who will help me in the host country? AIESEC has its local committees in 120+ countries. The internship experience is based in the nearest local committee of the project chosen. The members in local committee present in the host country will organize for your accommodation, pick up from airport/ station, show you around the city and accompany you to work on your first day. If there should be any problems, there will always be someone to help you. We will also be in contact with you and support you in every way possible.

Will I get a certificate? Yes. Upon completion of your internship you will get a certificate from the local AIESEC chapter in your home country and the organization you have been working for.

   

Ayame Kobayashi ayame.kobayashi@aiesec.net AIESEC in Malawi Exchange Participant Guideline