 |
|
|
Volunteering overseas is always a learning experience, one that puts individuals in unpredictable, resource-limited situations full of obstacles. Volunteers have to adapt quickly and be resourceful, practical and creative. To succeed they must work with diverse teams of people, overcome cultural barriers, improvise and manage projects on shoestring budgets. In short, by the time they return, successful volunteers can cheerfully cope with just about anything. These outcomes ensure that volunteering is a powerful form of training with real benefits:
Use it as a challenging testing ground for graduate recruits.
Encourage staff retention by rewarding dedicated service with a development opportunity overseas.
Help valuable but dissatisfied staff to refocus their skills and return refreshed. |
Show jaded public-sector employees what underfunded really means while they learn to make the best of difficult situations.
Rescue burnt-out managers – volunteering offers staff the chance to experience a complete change of scene without falling behind.
Sending staff to volunteer overseas is surprisingly affordable. To find out more, click here. |
|
|
|
