VT Engage is planning a site visit to Cambodia in June 2018 with the objective of developing an international service immersion trip to this location. The trip focus will be identified during the site visit with potential opportunities related to natural resources conservation, community economic development, and/or human rights.  VT Engage carefully selects community partners with the capacity and shared goal of building a long-term partnership. 
 
We are searching for a student leader to participate in a site visit (Summer 2018) and serve as a program student leader (Summer 2019).  Our programs integrate student leaders who work closely with VT Engage to develop engaging, learning-centered reflections. Student leaders also play an important role in recruitment and pre-trip preparation of participants. 
 
Site Visit: 
Dates: June 22-29, 2018 
Locations: Phnom Penh, Tonle Sap Lake, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Costs: Site visit expenses will be covered by VT Engage. The cost of passports, visas and immunizations are the responsibility of the student. 
 
Tentative 2019 Program:
Dates: TBD, Mid May - Early June 2019 (approximately 3 weeks)
Locations: TBD based on site visit
Costs:
  • Estimated Program Fee: $2800 (includes meals, lodging, food, service project, transportation)
  • Flights: Roundtrip flight USA to Phnom Penh: $1500-2000 
  • Student leader will receive financial assistance equivalent to 50% of the program fee in Summer 2019 but will be required to pay for their own flight and the remaining program fee (50%). 

Preferred Experience: Leadership role or demonstrated high-level of engagement in a service immersion or alternative break trip (international or domestic). 
  
Applications are due by Friday, March 16th. 

If you have any questions please contact Eliza (elizaw8@vt.edu, 540.231.5853)
Responsibilities 
  • Participate in a site visit to Cambodia during Summer 2018
  • Provide thoughtful feedback on program development 
  • Support recruitment and marketing efforts for participants in the Summer 2019 Program 
  • Develop pre-trip meetings with VT Engage staff to prepare students to participate in the Summer 2019 program 
  • Serve as a Student Leader for the Cambodia trip during Summer 2019
  • Develop engaging, learning-centered reflections during the pre-trip meetings, during the program and during re-orientation 
  • Physically able to complete strenuous physical activities related to service 
  • Abide by VT Engage's adherence to a strict drug and alcohol free experience 
By checking this box I agree that I can fully complete all the tasks listed above. 
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