We are now accepting applications for the 2011 Leave for Change volunteer program. The deadline for applications is Oct. 4/10.

Every year, UBC sends six staff members abroad on the Leave for Change program, to volunteer in developing countries, sharing  their knowledge and skills with others in an international setting.

Together with international volunteer agency Uniterra, UBC works to provide successful applicants with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Volunteer positions are diverse and range from technology training to youth leadership. Placements are  offered in Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Guatemala, Malawi, Nepal, Vietnam and more.

Visit our website to learn about eligibility and application process,  program deadlines, and important information for applicants, as well as checking out the online diaries of past Leave for Change participants.

To learn more about the program, visit http://www.focusonpeople.ubc.ca/leave-for-change/ or contact Alex Bayne at alex.bayne@ubc.ca.

(Please note that this program is not open to faculty)