Heads up, Charismen!

Heads up! We are now recruiting volunteers (a.k.a. Charismen) for two of our projects this year. As always, they’ll be carried out during the summer break in Malaysia (where it’s always summer), so save these dates!

APPLY HERE before spaces are filled up as we recruit on a rolling basis! (it is very competitive so we hope you take your application seriously) *You also need to send your CV to ukecharisma@gmail.com with “Volunteer Recruitment : Your Name” as subject title after filling in the form.

If you have any questions about being a volunteer, how much funds you need to raise etc, head to our FAQs page or simply email us at ukecharisma@gmail.com .

1. Project Education KL, 15-28 July 2013 (KL) 

Now in its 3^rd year, you will be given the freedom to come up with creative, educational ways to re-introduce English to these wee students in a fun and interactive manner. Some of the activities last year include role-playing, a treasure hunt around the school, and outdoor I-spy sessions. There’s more to Education than teaching them English though. Inspiring and equipping them with a sense of self-worth is crucial to leave a lasting impact – much longer than the all-too-short 2 weeks you’ll be spending. When school ends, you’ll find yourself surrounded by like-minded individuals, and over the course of the project, strong bonds will be forged, and perspectives traded between you.  If you have a passion for education and a heart for the future generation, this is definitely the project for you.

“Inspiring others is what keeps them going when you’re not around”

 - Liyana, Volunteer for Education KL 2012.

For testimonials on previous Education KL Project, click here and for the video, here .

2. Project Teringai (Sabah), 1-14 July 2013

Amidst well-preserved natural surroundings, the community of Teringai has managed to learn to live alongside nature. However, the downside to this is the physical exclusion they face, due to the remoteness of the village’s location. The Teringai Project aims to create a bridge to the outside world, through education, health awareness, and art. You’ll appreciate how much this means to the children once you learn about the trek they make from home to the learning centre. A volunteer explains: Accessibility to healthcare is extremely limited. The nearest hospital is in Kota Marudu, which is 1 hour away. There were no health clinics around.

Here’s a chance to leave a lasting impact, and the rare opportunity to experience Malaysia’s rich, unspoiled wonders.

“It also showed on how we take for granted the simpler things in life and how complex we have become as a modern society.”

- Loges, Volunteer for Teringai Sabah 2012.

Find out more about Project Teringai here.

* As Sabah is located in East Malaysia, volunteers are expected to pay for their flight tickets from West Malaysia to Kota Kinabalu. From then on, transportation will be provided by us from the airport to the village.

If you’ve been deliberating and are still unsure, I can assure you that you will not regret this decision. So come and join us and be a Charisman!

Project Inspire 2013 – Deadline Extended

We are pleased to inform you that the deadline for Project Inspire 2013 has been extended to the 30th of March, 2013. We look forward to more of your ideas, your enthusiasm and your CHARISMA. Do not procrastinate and start brainstorming ideas from today onwards!

Click HERE to find out more!

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Mailing list subscription

It is our goal to keep you informed about our plans, projects and recruitment activities. We will be starting to recruit volunteers for each project once they have been finalised in March.

Help us to stay connected with you by subscribing to our mailing list. All you have to do is click on the link HERE and fill in the form. Once you are on our mailing list, you will receive updates on all our activities.

Also, just a friendly reminder that application for Project Inspire 2013 is now opened. The deadline is 1 March 2013. Head to the Project Inspire 2013 page and find out more about how to apply. Don’t miss the opportunity to realise your idea!

Thank you for your time!

Project Inspire 2013 and More Recruitment Opportunities

The much-anticipated INSPIRE ’13 is back!

Wherever you are in the world, there are always issues that need dealing with and there are a number of issues Malaysia has that would capture the imagination of university students. Environmental conservation, rural health, education and cultural preservation, just to name a few.

If you are passionate about tackling these issues and making a change in people’s lives, why not come up with your own idea of a volunteering project in Malaysia next summer? The best part of it? You don’t have to worry about recruiting volunteers and covering the expenses of your project as UKECharisma will take charge of that. Just an idea and an action plan, as simple as that!

We are now accepting applications for Project Inspire 2013. Head to the Project Inspire 2013 page for more details and find out how you can apply! Deadline : 1st of March 2013

On another note, if you’re still interested in joining our core committee, we do have some positions on offer. Find out more on our recruitment site! Deadline for application is on the 31st of January 2013, do remember to jot that down in your diary.

We’re on Facebook and Twitter!

Dear all, it’s a brand new term again!  We hope everyone is equally excited as we are because this year, UKECharisma has a lineup of great projects planned for the upcoming summer!

First things first, you may have noticed that our webpage has been revamped. With a more organised structure and fresher look, we aim to keep you in the loop at all times. Also, we are proud to introduce our new Facebook page and Twitter account :-

Official Facebook Page:

http://www.facebook.com/ukecharisma

Official Twitter Account:

Follow us @ukecharisma

Do spread the Charisma love by liking and sharing our Facebook page, as well as following us on Twitter.  You will receive updates on our latest progress, recruitment news, competitions, projects, volunteering opportunities and many more.

So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a Charisman today!

Recruiting for 2013!

For those of you who are interested to be part of the committee fret not because we are extending the deadline!!!!! You have till 31st October 2012 12pm to submit your CV and cover letter to ukecharisma@gmail.com. Do not procrastinate!!!! :D

UKECharisma is recruiting!

Always wanted to make a difference on a larger, more sustainable scale? Love people, challenges and have a strong commitment to inspiring change? Then maybe the UKECharisma Executive Committee is for you! Read on to find out more about the different roles and positions available.

UKECharisma is a volunteering network set up by students, for students (any student studying at a university or an affiliate (ie twinning) is welcome to join) to come to Malaysia to volunteer during the summer. It aims to encourage student volunteerism by providing a reliable and sustainable framework for community service and leadership projects. 2012 was a roaring success for us, with 3 projects executed in Kelantan, Sabah and Kuala Lumpur which saw over 30 volunteers creating transformational change in schools and students’ lives! It also saw the implementation of the INSPIRE project, which accepts and helps to implement proposals from students for the projects they want to start in Malaysia.

Projects are typically 2 weeks long, with food and accommodation provided.

We are currently looking for the following positions to take over the helm for the 2012/2013 year.  If you are interested, please send your CV as well as a cover letter detailing what interests you about UKECharisma and what you feel you can bring to the table. For the above positions offered, please kindly note the following criteria:

1) Must be a student at a university able to provide proof of student status (or a recent graduate). It doesn’t matter what level of study you are (Degree, Masters, PhD etc).

2) Must be able to speak/write good English.

3) Please be advised that your application for the positions offered requires full commitment throughout the year especially during the summer (July and August). If you think you won’t be available to fully commit during the summer holidays, please specify this in your application. Ability to commit is a huge factor in our selection as many initially supportive individuals have pulled out before due to internship opportunities and commitments.

4) For the Director and the Assistant, for ease of organising, you should be Malaysian.

UKECharisma Director

What we want is someone who believes in the reasoning behind UKECharisma, as well as the neutral, efficient and friendly way we run our projects. You need to be good at management, good at speaking and presenting yourself to people, have a good command of English and Malay, have an idea about your home city in Malaysia, wherever it is, as well as Kuala Lumpur, and be able to spend the time to run the projects (being able to be present/available during the projects is essential). Don’t be afraid to apply for Director, because we welcome courage and look up to people who take risks and give things their best shot.

As the incoming Director, you will have the support and means of contacting the previous Director and Committee of UKECharisma for advice and support. We have reports of this year’s project, contacts, etc all sorted out for you already so you have minimal work to do in terms of running the project, because a precedence has already been established.

UKECharisma Malaysian Liason Officer (and Asst)

This position is open for those who are studying in Malaysia. We welcome anyone from any university in Malaysia. Since the projects are organized in Malaysia, your duty as a Malaysian Liason Officer is to help facilitate and also establish communications in Malaysia. You will be working closely with the Director of UKECharisma.

UKECharisma Recruitment Director (and Asst)

For the recruitment director we need someone with a good command of Microsoft Excel and a reliable presence on the internet – to answer questions as well as confirm and organise applications and rejections, as well as sort out personal details of each volunteer, and making sure each volunteer has submitted all the details we need to contact them/verify their student status etc. You’ll need to compile and email various people, volunteers as well as universities, so a good command of English is the way to go for this position as well. Majority of the commitment of this position will happen during the school term rather than during the summer so make sure you are available during this period!

UKECharisma Publicity Director (and Asst)

The publicity director needs to be creative and preferably have some knowledge about advertising and online presence. You’ll need to update the webpage a lot, take photos/draw things, design the T shirts, as well as come up with publicity blurbs to send out to various universities/societies/forums. It sounds like a lot, but most of these things only need to be done once! :) For the rest of the project your role is to make sure the media is contacted about the projects, as well as make sure there are good photographic documentations of what is going on. If you come up with a design campaign, you can use the same design on the webpage, the T shirts, the flyers etc, so it’ll be a good start. :)

UKECharisma Welfare Director (and Asst)

The main role of the welfare division is to ensure safety and comfort of project participants throughout the course of their project. The welfare division will assist project participants with insurance and health and safety claims, as well as have a contact number or email address that will be given to team members to contact in case of emergency. The welfare team has to advise project leaders on setting rules for health and safety during the project. It is imperative that the Welfare Director and Assistant Director be able to be on hand during the projects to provide the necessary support and assistance to the project participants, so if commitment is an issue please rethink applying for this position.

The deadline to submit is Friday the 12th October 2012, at 12.00 midnight UK time. Please send your CV and cover letter to ukecharisma@gmail.com.

If you have any questions regarding the roles and duties of the position above, please email us at ukecharisma@gmail.com.

UKECharisma. Lead. Live. Learn.