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"International volunteering, despite its increasing popularity among professionals and its ability to accelerate learning of higher order skills, is not currently part of the skills gap debate, although the need for more progressive approaches to workforce development suggests that it certainly should be." (Demos, 2001)
Volunteering can have enormous benefits for organisations in both the corporate and public sectors. Careers advisors and skills development professionals can also use volunteering as a development tool.
Imagine improving your image as a socially and environmentally responsible organisation at low cost, keeping stakeholders happy with an approach that also brings many business benefits.
Imagine a cost-effective training course that leaves your staff able to manage more efficiently on smaller budgets, with greater global awareness, stronger teamworking skills and a network of contacts in one of your key markets.
Imagine a recruitment process that allows you to see how candidates cope with a real project under tough conditions.
Volunteering programmes overseas can do all these things for your business. Read on to find out more about how volunteering can help you with personnel development, recruitment and corporate social responsibility. |
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