Community Xchange is on the look out for 15 enthusiastic, skilled Youth/Community Workers from West Norfolk area to work and live alongside 15 counterparts from Mongolia, on a reciprocal 6-week exchange between May and July 2010 that will bring hands on voluntary service and expertise to the local community.
The innovative programme is a Professional Development opportunity for youth workers and those whose work impacts upon young people, to promote youth participation and cross cultural dialogue in communities around the world and experience life in Mongolia. The Xchange requires a time commitment of 35 days per participant and draws on those in employment with established community projects already running in the Kings Lynn area.
Gaby Wood, Global Xchange Programme Supervisor, said: ‘this is an outstanding opportunity for personal, professional and community development; I am looking for passionate people who will be committed to sharing their learning and experiences with the wider community and the young people they work with”.
Community Xchange participants from Kings Lynn are expected to have the full support of their local employer when applying and are supported to share their learning and experiences with their organisation and community. The programme will see accepted volunteers travel to Mongolia for 3 weeks and then host their Mongolian counterpart in West Norfolk for 3 weeks.
Participants are also encouraged to host their partner participant from Mongolia in their home if possible, to have first hand experience of living with someone from a different culture and understand more about Mongolia. Community Xchange offers a financial incentive of £50 per participant, to cover living costs.
If you are interested in a place on Community Xchange, or would like more information about Community Xchange, contact Gaby Wood, Programme Supervisor on 07833 391024 or email gaby.wood@vso.org.uk
www.globalxchange.org.uk
