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Northern & Atlantic nonprofit employers, join forces with Eco-Internships to enhance environmental monitoring! We focus on thorough, community-involved ecological management. Why choose us? We have generously received funding from Youth Harbour. Comprehensive training and mentorship programmes. Expert support to boost your organization’s impact. Contact us: info@ecointernships.ca Let’s protect Canada’s precious ecosystems together. #EnvironmentalMonitoring #EcoInternships #NorthernNonprofits #NorthernCanada #AtlanticNonprofits #AtlanticCanada

I did only ONE correct activity as an international student in Australia. My peers highly recommended this activity. VOLUNTEERING. Have you heard the term - a genius leaves clues? It is not necessary that all your peers are geniuses, but a few are. It is easy to follow a path when you get the right direction and support. I aim to do something similar with my writing. 7 life lessons I learned by volunteering as an international student: 1/ Not everything needs to be done for monetary gain. Contributing your time can teach you a lot about meaning in life. 2/ Paying it forward today means someone might do it for you in the future. It is not a given but being positively inclined to a task is much better than being a pessimist. 3/ You are honoured for what you give and not for what you take. Nobody has been honoured for what they have taken. 4/ Volunteering in sports helped me understand the nuances of the sporting landscape in Australia. These experiences helped me while applying for jobs. 5/ When you serve people, you talk with enthusiasm and confidence because you have lived these experiences. Theory is important but so is a lived experience. 6/ I met many people who were giving their time for a cause they believed in. These people also taught me that kindness and compassion go a long way. 7/ Volunteering gives you a sense of fulfilment, makes you a better listener and enables you to find out your likes and dislikes. — I can back up all these claims today because of all the lessons I have learned from books. I have read 50+ non-fiction books and almost all of them have taught me to pay it forward. This principle is called the “Law of Economics”. It is National Volunteer Week in Australia. Have you volunteered as an international student? #ship30for30 #day11 #nationalvolunteerweek

From first-person volunteering stories to tips for making the most out of your Erasmus+ experience. The Erasmus Generation Blog is the voice of the Erasmus Generation! Are you preparing for your next international mobility? Or are you in need of some tips for your next trip? Dive in and discover the latest articles published by ESN volunteers and young people from all around the world: 📖 https://lnkd.in/dyxeQt_D #ErasmusGeneration #THISisESN #blog

Want to Boost Your Scholarship Chances even with a 2.2? Start Volunteering! Volunteering isn't just about giving back, it can be your golden ticket to securing that postgraduate scholarship. Here's why: 1. Show Leadership: Community service proves you can take initiative and inspire others. 2. Stand Out: It strengthens your resume with unique, impactful experiences, which distinguishes you from someone who has a great CGPA but has zero social impact. 3. Meet Work Hour Requirements: Volunteer hours often count towards the work experience many applications demand. So, instead of worrying about not having a job or previous paid work experience, let your volunteer work speak for you. 4. Align with Scholarship Values: Most programmes love applicants committed to social impact, and your volunteer journey puts you in a positive light. 5. Build Connections: Networking with mentors and organizations opens new opportunities. This can land you the recommendation letter or mentorship you need to get that one YES for your dream scholarship. 6. Ace Interviews: Your volunteer story becomes a powerful narrative for success, from experiences gathered on the field. Etcetera. It is important to volunteer with organizations that align with your goals. Start volunteering to make an impact today. Your future self and the scholarship committee will thank you! #theGradAdmission #Univissa #scholars #scholarships #opportunityforall #educationforall #scholarshipopportunities

❗ 🚀 LINKEDIN, WE NEED YOUR HELP 🚀 ❗ Dear Community,   We are a group of six students from #THWS, currently enrolled in our focus course on International Human Resource Management #IHRM. As part of our research project, we are exploring the impact of international volunteering by young professionals on their future careers.   To increase the impact of our work, we are looking for two types of participants for our surveys: 1️⃣ Individuals who have participated in international volunteering (https://lnkd.in/ea4Bp-Mm) 2️⃣ HR professionals who are willing to share insights on how experiences like these can influence hiring decisions and career opportunities (https://lnkd.in/ezEBZ2PC)   With your help, we will be able to discover valuable trends and insights on this topic! 🌍 💼   If you fit into one of these two groups, it would be amazing if you could contribute 5–10 minutes of your time to help us out. If you know someone who might fit, please feel free to share our post within your network. 🚀   Of course, all data will be treated confidentially, and the survey is completely anonymous.   Thank you for your help! 🧡 #THWS #IHRM #HRM #InternationalVolunteering #Volunteering #CareerDevelopment #Survey Nina Hünerfauth Lilly Kessel Alexandru Papuc Anna Zens Steffen Hillebrecht

I am more than delighted to announce Sanctuary Graduates' new long term partnership with the The Sutton Trust. Our commitment to, and thought leadership in, diversity within early careers has been the driving force behind our business. For me personally, social mobility - one of the knottiest societal issue to solve - is what I am most passionate about and dedicate much of my time to both inside (helping employers yield better outcomes) and outside of work (through local and international grass-roots sports charities I run or support). This new partnership will allow us take our action on social mobility in the UK to a new level, and so is incredibly meaningful to me and to the wider business. We will be working together to level the playing field. In their words, 'fighting together so that every young person – no matter who their parents are, what school they go to, or where they live – has the chance to succeed in life.' What will the partnership do? 1. Work together to encourage more employers to engage with the issue of social mobility and the Trust's student programmes 2. Give financial support for Trust's programmes which help high-attaining students from lower income families 3. Help with the Trust's research and policy influence with access to insights from our 300,000+ graduate/apprentice talent pool 4. Further up-skilling my colleagues with best knowledge and the latest research on social mobility, by way of training from the Trust, so we can improve the social mobility outcomes for our 100+ employer clients 5. Allow us to put on bigger and better "Diversity in Early Careers" conferences in partnership together, for employers, universities, schools and other stakeholders. More to follow soon on this. Thank you to Cath Taylor and Will Douthwaite-Hodges for the effort and time that has gone into setting it up. More to follow on the impact we make together. Please do get in touch if you'd like to know more. #socialmobility #earlycareers #apprenticeship #graduaterecruitment #suttontrust

Uniting Hearts, Expanding Horizons: Together, we volunteer for a Better World! Volunteering abroad as a student during college life can be a transformative experience that can have a significant impact on both personal and professional growth. Here are some reasons why: 1. Cultural Immersion: Volunteering abroad allows ourselves to immerse in a new culture and learn about different ways of life, broadening our horizons and helping to develop a more global perspective. 2. Skill Development: Volunteering can provide us with hands-on experience in a variety of fields, from education to healthcare to environmental conservation to community building. This can help us develop valuable skills that can be applied to our future career. 3. Networking: Volunteering abroad gives us the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, including other volunteers, local community members, and professionals in our field of interest. These connections can be invaluable as we build our career. The bonds formed and experiences shared during a volunteering experience gives us lifelong memories. 4. Personal Growth: Volunteering can challenge us to step out of our comfort zone and adapt to new situations. This can help us foster empathy and develop resilience, independence, and self-confidence. 5. Social Impact: Volunteering abroad allows us to contribute to important social causes and make a positive impact in the world. This can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience that can inspire us to continue making a difference in our future career. Knowing we've made a difference fuels the soul. As a student, volunteering abroad can also help us stand out to potential employers, and can demonstrate our commitment to personal and professional development. In addition, volunteering abroad can be a great way to explore new places and have fun. Many volunteer programs offer opportunities for travel and adventure, allowing us to see new sights and experience new things. Together, we can create ripples of change that resonate across continents. So, let’s pack our bags for an adventure that enriches our lives and contributes to a better world. Let’s travel with purpose!🌍✨ #VolunteerAbroad #SocialImpact #PersonalGrowth #CulturalExchange #MakeADifference #LPUcareerplanning

I'm still in awe of how my last post gained over 16K impressions in less than 15 hours. When I started this LinkedIn challenge, I wasn't sure of what I would be posting daily but God kept reminding me of my journey and how far he has brought me. I decided to be vulnerable so that someone in a similar situation would know that they are not alone and they will surely overcome if they don't give up. Someone had asked that I shed more light on the positive effects the experience gained during the extra years had on me today. I'll share a few points below: 1. I joined politics in my new department, I became the General secretary in 300L and in 400L, I emerged as the first female president in the department and also in the faculty of social sciences. I also became a member of the Students' Representative Committee (SRC). These experiences helped sharpened my leadership, negotiation, confidence and public speaking skills. 2. I started a mini business centre in my room on campus. I did printing and photocopying, sales and burning of CDs, sales of flash drives and other computer accessories. I gained entrepreneurial skills and also got to network with people. 3. At some point, there was ASUU strike and I didn't want to stay at home so I reached out to Kola Olugbodi (OAK); one of our departmental patron, that I would like to volunteer in his organisation, Background Check International. He agreed and I had my first paid work experience with BCI while still in school. 4. I also learnt that you don't need money to make impact. I didn't have so much money but I had skills that would benefit people around me so I started volunteering for different organisations such as Voluntary Service Overseas. These experiences led to the birth of my NGO- My Friends and I Development Network. 5. While waiting for youth service, I volunteered with Annie's Place Child Development Initiative on the Activate Youth Camp. After the camp, I was offered a job as a Project Coordinator which opened me up to the world of Project Management as a career path. 6. When I interviewed for the role of Project Officer at the British Council, I had just finished Youth service the previous month. British Council doesn't employ fresh graduates but my volunteering experiences came in handy for me as work experiences and I got the job. The experiences are just so numerous to mention. All I can say is that those years of waiting were not a waste. They built in me a resilience spirit and shaped me into who I am today. And we know that all that happens to us is working for our good if we love God and are fitting into his plans. Rom. 8:28 (TLB) I am rooting for you 🤗 🤗 🤗 #Day22 #TkayKoncepts #100DaysWritingChallenge #PositiveAffirmations #ShowingUpRegardless #LinkedInChallenge

Volunteering with an organization offers a valuable opportunity for skill development and cross-functional learning. Without the constraints of a traditional employment arrangement, volunteers can explore diverse areas of interest and acquire transferable skills. A notable example is a colleague who volunteered in the sound department of a campus Christian fellowship for four years, honing expertise that now generates income. Similarly, another individual's experience in decorating venues for fellowship events led to expertise in events management, yielding profitable ventures. Countless individuals have benefited similarly, developing skills in leadership, administration, music, and more through campus fellowships. These organizations serve as incubators for talent development, demonstrating the broader potential of volunteer work. This phenomenon extends beyond campus fellowships, applying to any organization or setting where individuals can contribute their time and effort. By volunteering, people can: - Develop new skills and competencies - Explore diverse fields and interests - Build professional networks - Enhance career prospects - Foster entrepreneurial spirit Volunteering offers a win-win proposition, benefiting both the individual and the organization, while cultivating a skilled and adaptable workforce for the future.

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