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Before the exchange: preparation
Buddy system
Each participant is allocated a buddy from AIESEC Norway who will assist and support the person throughout the process. The person is there to give guidance in the process, answer questions, share experience and knowledge and be there for the participant. The buddy will also advice the participant about practical preparation such as visa, vaccinations, insurance and packlist!
Outgoing Preparation Seminar
AIESEC Norway arranges a seminar in order to prepare the participants for the new culture and the volunteer work.
Here we offer you:
 Possibility to meet and get to know the others who are participating in the programme to gain friends, network and to share your experience. These new friends will be valuable throughout your experience, and potentially for the rest of your life!
Access to a global social media platform consisting of over 60.000 members of AIESEC where you can share your stories, your experience and engage in conversations.
Possibility to meet previous participants who will share their experience and give tips
Get specific input on the projects you will working on
Gain customized knowledge about the local reality in the country you are going to
Get trainings on cultural adaptation
Get training on social media, blogging and communication in order for you to be able to showcase your experience after your volunteering experience.
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During the exchange: volunteer work
Buddy system
In addition to having a contact person in AIESEC Norway, each participant will get a buddy from AIESEC locally who will be their first friend when arriving to the host country. This person will pick you up by arrival, introduce you to the local culture and the work place and support you throughout the stay.
Local network
The local AIESEC chapters consists of students who are working voluntarily to support you in having the best experience you can get. One of the main benefits of having a local AIESEC office is the opportunity to integrate in their social network and participate in the activities they are running. This ensures a local network for the participants and a great possibility to really get to know the culture from the inside!
Fellow international volunteers
Most of the volunteer projects have other AIESEC volunteers from all over world who are sharing the exact same experience as you. This is an opportunity to gain friends for life from various countries.
Positive contribution to the local community
Through the issue-based project, the volunteers from Norway are having an impact on the local community and the target groups of the project, such as children and youth in the society.
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After the exchange: pass your wisdom forward!
Experience sharing
After your exchange is over you have the possibility to share your experience and knowledge through AIESEC's channels. You can submit pictures and stories through our blogs and websites, and use the organization in order to pass on all the things you have gained and want to share with others through our channels.
When you have successfully completed your exchange experience and shared your stories, you will receive a participation certificate from AIESEC Norway that you can use for future references and employers.
AIESEC opportunities
After your first exchange you can choose to be a part of the other 3 programs
AIESEC Norway is running:
Global Internship Program: go on a professional international internship in an organization abroad
Team Member Program: work as a member locally and run one of our exchange projects and develop a wide range of skills
Team Leader Program: take the challenge to lead a project or a team in AIESEC on local, national or international level.
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