VAW Global Team Leader Fellowship
Program Overview
Seeking a pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, or global and public health-related leadership opportunity abroad? Join the VAW Global Team Leader Fellowship. We are looking for Team Leaders and Chapter Presidents at your university or within your community!
The Team Leader (TL) will have a number of responsibilities throughout the year, including recruiting a team of interns, developing a board of students, establishing VAW Global as an official club or class, attending online training and meetings, and preparing their team for an Internship Trip abroad – during Summer, Spring or Winter Break-through team workshops and fundraising.
VAW Global expects the TL to dedicate a minimum of 3-5 hours per week to this role. If you are not able to travel abroad with your team, you can assign one of the interns as a Site Leader (SL) to take over this part of the role for you.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1 Year
- Fall
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Australian Studies
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Continuing Education
- Cosmetology
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Culinary Arts
- Culture
- Dance
- Dentistry
- Design
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- European Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Film
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Food Science
- Foreign Language
- Forestry
- French
- Furniture Design
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Government
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Illustration & Animation
- Independent Study
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewelry Design
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Massage Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Midwifery
- Music
- Music - Vocal Performance
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Optometry & Vision Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Portuguese
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Med
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Radiography
- Refugee Studies
- Religious Studies
- Russian & East European Studies
- Russian Language
- Science
- Screenwriting
- Service Learning
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- TESOL
- Theater
- Theology
- Trade & Technical Specialties
- Travel & Tourism
- TV & Media Production
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Visual Arts
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Accounting
- Administrative
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Au Pair
- Aviation
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Call Center
- Camp Counselor & Trip Leader
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Computer Science
- Construction
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts & Cooking
- Dentistry
- Development
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion Business
- Fashion Design
- Finance
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Forestry
- Geology
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Horticulture
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Humanities
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Journalism
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Law
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Linguistics
- Marine Science
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Museum Studies
- Music
- National Park
- Nursing
- Parks & Recreation
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Administration & Government
- Ranch
- Real Estate
- Religious Work
- Resort
- Sales
- Scuba
- Ski Resort
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
- Theater, Drama, & Dance
- Theology
- Tourism
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
- Adventure Travel
- Animals
- Art
- Au Pair
- Camp Jobs
- Catholic
- Christian
- Culinary
- Drama
- Experiential Learning
- History
- Internships
- Jobs
- Journalism
- Language Immersion
- Medical
- Music
- Scuba Diving
- Self-Discovery
- Ski Instructor
- Spanish
- Sports
- Study Abroad
- Teach Abroad
- Volunteering
- Wilderness
- Work Exchanges
- Working Holiday
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Program Details
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Locations
- Dominican Republic
- Guatemala
- Mexico
- Panama
- Peru
- Vietnam
- Cambodia
- Uzbekistan
Fields & Subjects
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Animal Science
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art & Fine Arts
- Art History
- Arts
- Asian Studies
- Astronomy & Astrophysics
- Australian Studies
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Chinese Language
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Continuing Education
- Cosmetology
- Counseling
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Culinary Arts
- Culture
- Dance
- Dentistry
- Design
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- European Studies
- Fashion Design & Merchandising
- Feminist, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
- Film
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Food Science
- Foreign Language
- Forestry
- French
- Furniture Design
- Geography
- Geology
- German
- Government
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Illustration & Animation
- Independent Study
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- Interior Design
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Italian
- Japanese
- Jewelry Design
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Kinesiology & Exercise Science
- Labor & Industrial Relations
- Languages & Linguistics
- Latin American Studies
- Law
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Massage Therapy
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Midwifery
- Music
- Music - Vocal Performance
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Optometry & Vision Sciences
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Portuguese
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Med
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Radiography
- Refugee Studies
- Religious Studies
- Russian & East European Studies
- Russian Language
- Science
- Screenwriting
- Service Learning
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- TESOL
- TV & Media Production
- Technology
- Theater
- Theology
- Trade & Technical Specialties
- Travel & Tourism
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine & Science
- Visual Arts
- Web Design
- Women's Studies
- Zoology & Wildlife Sciences
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027
- Terms Available
- Summer
- Throughout the Year
- Academic Year
- May Term
- Spring Break
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- University 5th Year or More
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1 Year
- Fall
- After College
- During College
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Get answers to all the most common questions about Volunteers Around The World.
How does VAW Global ensure the safety and well-being of volunteers?
Safety is our priority. We use reputable, licensed transport and private, pre-arranged travel monitored by staff. Students stay with vetted host families and partners trained in health and safety protocols. We maintain close ties with local clinics for 24/7 medical care and follow CDC guidelines. Through rigorous vetting and constant staff communication, we ensure a secure environment for all participants.
How does your organization operate and fund its healthcare work?
We provide healthcare to 20,000+ people annually through a sustainable grassroots model. By connecting students seeking global health experience with communities in need, we fund year-round medical services.
Fund Allocation:
- 45%: Intern logistics (food, housing).
- 28%: Local administration.
- 27%: Social projects for 150 communities.
- 55% of total funds ensure essential care continues even when interns are not on-site.
Do I need prior experience or education in order to participate?
No prior experience is required; this is a shadowing and learning experience. Interns join biweekly prep meetings or our online Training Program. We recommend practicing essential skills—like vitals for medical or animal handling for vet students—with a local professional beforehand. Once on-site, all interns must pass a skills check with our licensed staff before participating in clinical days to ensure competency and safety.
Do I need any vaccinations in order to travel and participate?
You do not need any specific vaccinations to travel and participate in a VAW program. However, VAW follows all current CDC travel health guidelines and recommendations for each country. Participants are strongly encouraged to review those recommendations and consult with their primary care provider or a travel medicine clinic to determine which vaccines or medications are appropriate for their personal health needs.
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