Global Perspectives: International Volunteering as Leadership Training

"Helping people in need is a good and essential part of my life, a kind of destiny." -- Princess Diana

Quiz Do you want to travel to another country? Do you like adventure? Do you want to learn about other cultures? Do you want to improve your English ability? Do you want to get a good job in your future?

Why Should You Volunteer? Challenge and Success – The best way to experience success is by overcoming a challenge. This builds self-esteem and self- confidence. You have something to Share. Leadership and Experience – Volunteering can be a great step to a future job!

Why Should You Volunteer? It can be fun You can make new friends Adventure Chance to use English everyday in real communication Adds meaning and quality to your life

OBSTACLES Money -- can't afford it Language -- don't speak a foreign one Skills -- don't have specific skills to offer abroad Solo travel -- never done it Homesickness -- sure to get it Health -- can't risk it

Types of Volunteering 2008 Olympics Agriculture Animal welfare Athletics Building Schools Child care/Street Kids Community Development Health Environment Homelessness Parks Refugee Relief Sea Turtle Protection Trail Building Tree Planting

The Construction of Love Houses LG Electronics is involved in a large number of diverse, overseas social contribution programs, with the goal of fulfilling its responsibility as a corporate citizen.

Coastal Conservation and Education Foundation Volunteer to Help Protect Coral Reefs in the Philippine Islands And Teach Children

TeamWorks International Embracing the Adventure of Serving Coaching A Kid’s Baseball Team in Nicaragua Feeding the Sick in India

Paint, Build and Repair Buildings in Ghana Teach orphaned Children in India

Volunteer at the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary in Kenya Volunteer to Help Save the Turtles

Selecting a Program That is Best for You Why do you want to become an international volunteer? What people, events, and experiences have led to your interest in volunteering abroad? What do you hope to get out of the experience? What do you hope to contribute? How do you see international volunteering affecting your life? Where do you see yourself in five years?

“The highest reward for a person’s work is not what they get for it, but what they become because of it.” – John Ruskin

Korean Websites for Volunteering

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