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AIESEC Global Volunteer

About the module

Module convenor: Tiong Kung Ming
Department: Nottingham University Business School

Programme details

Global Volunteer (GV) by AIESEC is an international exchange program designed for young people who want to create a positive impact in the world while developing themselves. It provides opportunities for youth to volunteer abroad for 6–8 weeks, contributing to social projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through GV, participants immerse themselves in a different culture, work with local communities, and gain valuable cross-cultural understanding, leadership skills, and personal growth. The program also emphasizes stepping out of one’s comfort zone, allowing young people to explore global issues from a grassroots perspective.

The impact of Global Volunteer is seen both on individuals and communities. For participants, it builds confidence, adaptability, global mindset, and the ability to lead with empathy—skills highly relevant for their future careers and lives. For host communities, GV projects bring fresh perspectives, manpower, and innovative solutions to local challenges such as education inequality, environmental protection, and social inclusion. By connecting youth from diverse backgrounds to real-world issues, AIESEC creates a ripple effect where small actions in communities contribute to larger progress toward sustainable development worldwide.

Global Volunteer opportunities are available in over 100 countries and territories, giving youth a wide choice of destinations and causes to support. Participants can volunteer in nearby regions such as Southeast Asia—Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand—or explore further in countries like Egypt, Brazil, or Turkey. The projects cover a wide range of themes, from teaching and promoting cultural exchange in schools to raising awareness on climate action through community initiatives, to supporting NGOs with projects on gender equality, health, and social entrepreneurship.

AIESEC administration fees:

RM 2,000 – 4,000 (Depending on the country and project)

Who is eligible to apply?

Youth with a tertiary education status or recent graduates
(Age 18 – 30)
Interested in world issues and social responsibility
Personal development (Discover the leadership within)
Adventurous and challenge taker

NAA requirements

Attend the compulsory Preparation Seminar for Global Volunteer (before the project starts) and Debrief Session (after the project ends).
Required to join the experience sharing space hosted by NAA and AIESEC within one months of the project end in the academic year 2025/2026. Students will have to deliver a 10 minute presentation to Mr Victor Tiong, sharing their volunteering experience and stories. This will be held physically, depending on the arrangements/ situation in the academic year 2025/2026.
Students are encouraged to participate in the campaign(s) organised by AIESEC in Malaysia after their volunteering journeys end (if there is any).
For students going for academic exchange and are unable to join the experience sharing space, a video presentation with a minimum duration of 10 minutes is to be submitted to Mr Victor Tiong via ksazkmt@nottingham.edu.my and cc to Seow Wen Yu via hfysw3@nottingham.edu.my.

How to apply for Global Volunteer as an NAA module?

Links for Application

NAA Account (for first time NAA applicants only, skip this if you already have an NAA account.
Register via Moodle https:// https://moodle.nottingham.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=162819
Registration open on 1 Oct 2025 9.00am.
Join Global Volunteer, a six to eight-week journey. Fill Interest Form

To learn more about Global Volunteer: Visit our website

If you have any inquiry, feel free to contact Seow Wen Yu, 25/26 President of AIESEC in UNMC (hfysw3@nottingham.edu.my)

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