Volunteering abroad is a great way to experience a
new culture, to live like a local and to make a positive contribution to a
community or to a conservation initiative. It’s also a great way to learn about
yourself and to grow your understanding of the world.
It’s important to do the right preparation before
volunteering abroad. While some people will be seasoned travelers, many U4x4A
volunteers are traveling alone for the first time. Regardless of which group
they fall into, we think is a whole range of issues that people need to
consider before traveling abroad.
Volunteers should always do their own detailed
research about the country that their chosen program is based in, but we’ve
also developed a set of online training tools which help U4x4A volunteers to
get prepared in the best way. These tools are free to all of our volunteers and
are accessible as soon as you become fully registered with us, so there’s
plenty of time to work through them before you leave home.
What Does the U4x4A Training Cover?
The U4x4A volunteer training is made up of three
individual learning modules, which can be completed in any order. Each module
provides a series of interactive scenarios designed to build an understanding
of important aspects of volunteering that need to be considered before
embarking on an U4x4A program.
MODULE 1 – KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
This module covers the basics of getting prepared
for volunteering abroad. It provides advice on important steps to take, such as
booking flights, arranging visas, organizing the right insurance, completing a
criminal background check and what to pack. Volunteers are shown how being
organized and well researched is vital to making the most of their U4x4A experience.
MODULE 2 – KEEPING SAFE
Health and safety is a big focus for U4x4A and we
want to do everything we can to keep our volunteers out of harm’s way. Module 2
focuses on the steps volunteers can take to keep themselves safe and the
scenarios in this module cover things like: using local transport, beverages
safety, enjoying local food, what to do in emergencies or when incidents occur,
and how to be safety-conscious when enjoying free time activities.
MODULE 3 – BEING A RESPONSIBLE AND VALUABLE
VOLUNTEER
This module includes guidance on how to make a
positive contribution to a community, in an ethical and responsible way. It
includes advice on developing the right expectations, understanding and
respecting different cultures, gaining the trust of local people, and
protecting the rights and needs of children. The big emphasis in this module is
on establishing the right mind-set before volunteering abroad.
Our training is free and available exclusively to
all volunteers who have paid their registration fee.
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