Program Details for the Volunteer Fellowship
Why Apply ?
Strengthen your leadership portfolio & make an impact
Deepen your sense of purpose
Stand out by learning how to share your skills, story & passions on college applications
Improve your mindset through coaching & support
Questions about our 1-Month Volunteer Fellowship Program
Who is it for? Our program is for committed teen changemakers ages 15-19. While we come from a diverse set of backgrounds, all of us have a passion for building a more just & inclusive world.
How do I apply? You can apply for an interview using the online application and if accepted we’ll contact you for an interview.
What is the tuition for the Fellowship? The 1-month online Fellowship costs $2,000. The 1-month online Fellowship +7-day residency in Tanzania or South Africa is $4,000
Week-1 : Shape Your Self
Find your unique impact & design your project with a global team, while building a positive growth mindset
Script Your Story
Understand and share your unique story & connect it to the project
Spot Your Strengths
Identity and leverage your strengths into your project and align them with the UN SDGs
Pinpoint Your Passion
Find which cause inspires you & begin interviewing community members for the project
Week 2: Ignite Your Impact
Build out the project in a web platform & have it implemented in Tanzania, while learning from experts in International Development & Social Entrepreneurship
Secure Your Skills
Deepen your knowledge of international development and social entrepreneurship
Pioneer Your Project
Pilot your project in Tanzania, get impact data & compile the data & photos on the website
Power Your Portfolio
Take your impact data and develop a personalized online project portfolio
Week 3 + 4: Master Your Mindset
Share the project with global partners outside Tanzania & create an impact project portfolio to strengthen your college applications
Pursue Your Purpose
Assess impact data & connect with other changemakers without overwhelm or anxiety
Beckon Your Bravery
Pitch your project internationally (on average between 3-4 different countries)
Find your Flow
Develop the mindset tools needed to pursue your purpose, build your confidence and find your flow
You’ll continue to grow your project, while building a positive mindset for future success
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Because your project is online we help you maximize impact, by leveraging our network to help you find community organizations wanting to work with you.
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We help you find blogs, podcasts, news outlets, etc. that are interested in highlighting the work that you are doing so your project can reach more people.
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We help you find the right conferences, competitions and other outlets to share your project so your work can be recognized.
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We help you figure out how to best use your story and impact lessons from your project in college applications.
Each Volunteer Fellow is then invited to our week-long Residency where you’ll present your project at a conference & connect with other Fellows!
Benefits of becoming a Volunteer Fellow
Stand out through a personalized project plan & individualized mentorship
Because we keep our numbers small, each of our volunteers get personal attention in designing their project
You’ll work with a volunteer project coach & a community supervisor is Tanzania
Deepen your global impact & knowledge of Social Entrepreneurship
You’ll access language & cultural classes, plus you’ll have a group chat to learn and work with the community partner in designing your project
Your project is shared widely to more than one community partner which means a greater impact
Reduce stress in knowing your project is one of a kind & run by an impact team
We know that high school can feel stressful so we we provide emotional and social support throughout the process and help you connect your project to a deeper purpose
You’ll access a support team in helping you share and scale your project
Intentionally small & woman centered
We keep our numbers small so you get the best of us & the most tailored experiences
Because we’re small you’ll get 24/7 support in Tanzania and we help you with any questions about health, visa, food & accommodation
Build your network with a global team of changemakers
Each of our Volunteer Fellows will access a community of other Fellows from around the world to collaborate & learn with as you design your volunteer project
Inclusive & Accessible
We stand firmly that volunteering shouldn’t be for a select few, so we make ours sign language accessible & are committed to meeting the learning needs of all volunteers.
Your Volunteer Fellowship will also go to support the growth of the community organizations we work with
Do this from anywhere
Whether you’re on another summer program or in high school, you have the flexibility to design a volunteer project from wherever you are.
Amplify your impact on applications, essays & interviews
We provide you with a reference letter post volunteer experience that highlights the leadership work you’ve done
We help you showcase your project in college applications, essays & interviews
& Join a global alumni network for continual support in sharing your impact
Your experience won’t end after 15-months. You’ll join an alumni network & gain access to exclusive events, tips & connections with other Fellows.
Book a free call to help you turn your passion into an impact project
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