Description

Working with local cultures to provide support in a wide variety of activities, from assisting emerging entrepreneurs to develop and take their goods to market, to tree planting, school construction, and support for literacy programs....and more.

Highlights

The brief time line intensifies the experience of learning and engaging with different cultures. Working with a group of between 8-12 volunteers and certified leadership development coaches, you will use your overseas experience as a lever for developing personal and professional understanding that will contribute to your ability to problem solve, to communicate, to innovate, and to see the world differently.

Qualifications

A willingness to engage in local activities and to be respectful in the context of alternate cultures. To be curious about the world and your role in it - and a willingness to understand that the learning opportunity does not end upon the conclusion of the trip - but that personal development and understanding can occur for several months after the return home.

Aimed towards individuals who are seen as emerging or existing leaders in their organizations or in their communities and who wish to build their leadership skills via insights gained in an overseas volunteer experience.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 5000 +

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Pre departure leadership coaching assessment - done individually, or in conjunction with corporate sponsorship looking at Corporate Social Responsibility.

All in-country ground transfers, accommodation, and meals

Leadership coaching whilst on site - including daily debriefs and group sessions

Post - residency coaching follow-up for up to 12-16 weeks to support application of the lessons learned overseas to be applied to the home community/leadership position.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

An individual who understands that while they have much to offer others through service, they also recognize they can learn from others in other cultures. This program would appeal to individuals who may already be in emerging, or middle to senior leadership positions and wish to develop their skills through focused leadership coaching and development, and have limited time to engage in longer volunteer programs.

Age Range

21 yrs +

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 8-12

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

The Acacia Group's Mission Statement

To offer a transformative and unique experience in the world of leadership and executive coaching for those individuals and organization seeking to contribute to global citizenship.

Year Founded

2008