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GVN Be the Change Course
Location: New Zealand: Taupo
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: 18 - 24 November 2012
http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org
P O Box 30-968 Lower Hutt Wellington, New Zealand
Call Us
Phone: +64 4 920 1451 Call Free UK: 0800 032 5035 Call Free USA/Canada: 1800 963 1198 Call Free Australia: 1800 203 012
Fax: +64 4 920 1456
Description
The week long Be The Change Course, based in New Zealand, is designed to take your idea or dream and give you the skills and confidence you need to make it a reality.
If you want to develop a meaningful career or social enterprise; start a non-profit/charity organization; get a job with a non-profit/charity or simply learn more about international development then GVN's Be The Change (BTC) Program is the one for you!
The 'Be the Change' Program is a week-long intensive course designed to train individuals how to become change agents in communities around the world. This is the program for you if you would like to:
* Start a non-profit/charity organization
* Get paid to make a difference in the lives of others.
* Get a job with a non-profit/charity
* Start a social enterprise or project
* Or if you just want to learn more about the field of Social Entrepreneurship and /or International Development
Highlights
Facilitators, including Colin Salisbury, live in accommodation with all the Be The Change participants during the course and spend the entire week with the group.
The week starts with a discussion about how each participant wants to contribute to social change. From there, facilitators will take the group through a series of workshops designed to address the skills needed to start a nonprofit organization, development project and /or social enterprise.
The workshops are flexible and the facilitators will focus each workshop on those skills that will most benefit the group as a whole.
Qualifications
Volunteers for the Be The Change course must:
* Be 18 years old or over
* Be from a country that will allow you to obtain a Visa to come to New Zealand such as: countries in North or South America, UK, Europe, Japan, China, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, South Africa, or Australia
* Be proficient in English
* Possess initiative and an enthusiasm for learning about social entrepreneurship and willing to be an active participant in workshops.
* Be willing to brainstorm and choose an idea or project to work on while you are on the course (more information about this process will be provided to you after you have signed up).
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
USD97 application fee + USD2497
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- business
- grassroots organization
- marketing
- small business development
- strategic planning
- volunteer management
Age Range
18+This Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Guest House
Participants Travel to New Zealand
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
2-3 daysGlobal Volunteer Network's Mission Statement
The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) is a New Zealand Charitable Trust (non-profit NGO) based in Wellington, New Zealand. Our Charitable incorporation number is: CC46460. Our vision is to support the work of local community organizations in developing countries through the placement of international volunteers. We believe that local communities are in the best position to determine their needs, and we provide volunteers to help them achieve their goals.
Year Founded
2000
