TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
The Volunteer for Change program is a life-changing journey that allows individuals to make a meaningful impact in communities around the world through sustainable development projects
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VOLUNTEER FOR CHANGE
The Volunteer for Change Programme is a hands-on training initiative where you:
Expand your understanding of the big issues of our time.
Build your skills and abilities to become able to work with international development work.
Work with community development projects in Malawi, Zambia, India or Mozambique.
Live and learn with like-minded people in a community setting.
3 MONTHS
PREPARATION AND TRAINING
The preparation period focuses on studying overarching topics such as global affairs, world history, the underlying causes of poverty and social movements. It also involves learning skills such as project management, teamwork and hands-on skills that are necessary for working with development projects.
During the preparatory course, you will work alongside a team of like-minded individuals to acquire the knowledge, mindset, and skills necessary to become respectful and resourceful international volunteers. The course uses a variety of methods, including lectures, group discussions, individual study, investigative research and practical activities throughout the entire learning experience.
Study Topics:
Another Kind of School
People and Politics
Humana People to People
Poverty in the World Today
Climate Change Hitting Developing Countries The Hardest
Preparations for the Project
6 MONTHS
VOLUNTEERING WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
You will be posted on a project, together with members of your team, in Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, or India. Projects in these countries focus mainly on education, community development and health, and farming.
Working alongside the professional staff of the project, you will address the root causes of poverty and contribute to building resilient communities. Depending on the project’s aims and objectives, this may involve diverse activities such as conducting baseline surveys, organizing workshops for caregivers, supporting income-generating activities, implementing climate resilience measures, creating teaching materials, and much more.
Childrens Town (Zambia) – Working with a school with 400 students learning skills for their future
Pre-schools of the Future (Malawi) – Supporting rural preschools to improve early childhood education
Farmers Club (Mozambique) – Assisting farmers with organization, knowledge and materials to become more ressilient
Teacher Training Collage (India) – Training the next generation of teachers
1 MONTH
EVALUATION AND INFORMATION WORK
1 month to evaluate and raise awareness on the impacts of global warming and climate change and your contributions by touring Denmark with presentations and workshops.
As a team, you take time to gather all experiences, stories and findings from the last 6 months. You prepare information products that contain messages of the people you met through the programme, along with tips for how individuals and communities can take actions themselves. You give workshops and presentations. You discuss the future and how to continue in the fight to make the world habitable for future generations.
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES
Training Completion Certificate from
DRH Lindersvold
Project Completion Certificate from
Humana People to People
- Project Management
- Public speaking
- Proactive problem solving
- Written and verbal communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Investigative research
Our Project Partner
At DRH Lindersvold, they believe in the transformative power of education
and community involvement. They are dedicated to creating positive change in the world by empowering individuals and communities through education and sustainable development.
Lindersvold is an international education center that was founded in 1992 and is located in the beautiful Danish countryside. Everyone who is passionate about change is welcome
and want to contribute to a fairer and more sustainable world.
Through a variety of programs and projects, they offer hands-on learning opportunities that enable participants to develop their skills, knowledge and critical thinking abilities while contributing to a meaningful impact in communities around the world.
Community life at school in Lindersvold.
CONNECT WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE
By collaborating with people from various backgrounds and experiences, you will gain a unique perspective that will enrich your learning experience. You will have the opportunity to share ideas, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and create lasting connections with people worldwide.
HANDS-ON TRAINING
The International Volunteer for Change program is an immersive course that prioritizes experiential learning. Volunteers engage in a dynamic mix of personal studies, group discussions, and practical experiences, which we call “Learning by Doing.” We believe this approach offers the most effective foundation for working with community-driven development projects
Volunteer Experiences
10 MONTHS PROGRAMME
What you pay - All inclusive
3500 €
This makes out to be €11 a day
WHAT YOU PAY FOR
The fee covers 3 + 1 months at the training centre this includes:
- FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
- MATERIALS
- TUITION
- PROGRAMME TRANSPORT
- PROGRAMME TRANSPORT
WHAT OUR PARTNER COVERS
Humana People to People will finance a Travel Grant for you that covers:
- FOOD & ACCOMMODATION
- FLIGHTS TO THE PROJECT
- TRAVEL INSURANCE
- VISA
- VACCINES
- POCKET MONEY
DOES NOT INCLUDE
Your transport costs to get to Denmark, pocket money and personal items.
REQUEST INFORMATION
THE NEXT TEAM STARTS: 8 JANUARY 2024
YOU NEED TO BE 18+ OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COURSE
