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Last Updated: Monday, August 20, 2012 10:33:26 AM ET

QUIC’s World Link Volunteer Program is intended to support the intercultural experiences of Queen’s students, to create opportunities for students to act as resources to others interested in going abroad or learning more about specific international destinations and to highlight the varied international experiences of Queen’s students on campus. This is a chance for international students or students who have recently returned from abroad to share their international experiences and act as international ambassadors at Queen’s.

Who can be a World Link Volunteer?

What are the Responsibilities of World Link Volunteers?

What Level of Commitment is Required by a World Link Volunteer

How Do I Apply?

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Who can be a World Link Volunteer?

International/full-year exchange students or students who have recently returned from an international experience of at least three months
Volunteers must be available between October 1 and March 31
Volunteers must be able to attend a mandatory orientation and planning session in October
Volunteers with a strong interest in sharing personal international experiences with others in dynamic, creative and cross-culturally sensitive ways

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What are the Responsibilities of World Link Volunteers?

Program tasks may include:

Completing a volunteer profile highlighting international experience
Connecting one-on-one with students interested in the destination the volunteer is from or has spent significant time
Presenting informal information sessions on experiences abroad
Active involvement in QUIC social media (including the QUIC Blog and Facebook)
Giving interviews on experiences abroad for Queen’s Radio or QTV
Creating individually designed projects intended to share volunteers’ international experiences and highlight the value of international perspectives at Queen’s
Hosting and showcasing regional cultural highlights at QUIC Community Lunches
Attending Residence High Table Dinners to speak about experiences abroad
Organizing events on campus for International Education Week
Contributing to QUIC promotional efforts and international events on campus when necessary
Other special projects as proposed

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What Level of Commitment is Required by a World Link Volunteer?

The approximate expected time commitment is 6 – 10 hours per month. Volunteers are required to sign up for specific tasks at the orientation and planning session.

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How Do I Apply?

Apply to volunteer by September 28, 2012 at 4:30 pm for the 2012-2013 academic year!

World Link Position Description

Applications are primarily accepted in the fall term. However, if you are interested in being a part of the World Link Program for winter 2013 please contact the Education Abroad Advisor.

** If you would like information on other ways to get involved as a volunteer, please visit our volunteer opportunities page, or contact our Volunteer Coordinator.

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