Volunteering
Whether you know the experience you want or are just looking for ways to get involved internationally, we can help you find the right opportunity to volunteer abroad.
Explore the volunteering abroad opportunities available such as:
- Concord College of Sino Canada (CCSC) Summer Leadership Experience in China
- HerStart International Fellowship - Youth Challenge International
- My World Abroad
To help you find the organization or experience that is best for you, the Career Centre has also compiled a list of international volunteering resources and tips.
Concord College of Sino Canada (CCSC) Summer Leadership Experience in China
Embark on a Summer Leadership Experience in China for two or three weeks in July where you will:
- Travel in teams to various cities in China.
- Spend each week at a different school of the Concord College of Sino Canada (CCSC) running leadership workshops for students.
- Lead evening programming such as sports nights, movie nights and dance contests.
- Build your intercultural learning, leverage your education in an international setting and represent Laurier as a global leader.
As a student leader, you will be working to develop young leaders in China who want to pursue a university degree in Canada. Through the classroom activities, you will:
- Foster the development of leadership and teamwork skills.
- Provide a deeper understanding of Canadian culture.
- Assist in the development of English-language and presentation skills.
For further information attend the information session 2pm on January 23rd 2024 on Zoom. If you missed the info session, email us at globalengagement@wlu.ca to request access to the recording.
This program is open undergraduate students who will have completed 2 years at Laurier by July 2024, on the Brantford and Waterloo campuses. Apply here by the deadline of February 4th, 2024.
While in China, the CCSC will:
- Cover the costs of your accommodations, ground transportation and meals.
- Provide you with 500 RMB per week (approximately $100 CDN).
You are responsible for covering:
- Airfare, travel insurance and visas costs.
- Costs incurred during your leisure time.
Even though travel takes place in July, all student volunteers must participate in planning activities and a re-entry session.
In early March 2024, we will confirm:
- Dates for travel to and from China.
- Details about the program timeline, including pre-departure and re-entry commitments.
You will be provided with pre-departure training, which will cover health and safety, understanding new cultures and travel preparation.