IAESTE Student Volunteering Programme

The IAESTE Student Volunteering Programme enables students to contribute to the international exchange activities of the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).

IAESTE is an international organisation that connects students with practical training and professional experience opportunities. Its student volunteers help national and local committees organise and support exchange activities.

Volunteers may become involved in administration, event management, finance, communications, marketing, information technology and social activities for visiting interns.

Some committees are substantially managed by student volunteers, providing opportunities to develop organisational abilities and assume practical responsibilities.

Depending on their committee, participants may help coordinate events, support international students, maintain databases, contribute to social media or assist with exchange administration.

The programme can be particularly useful for students interested in teamwork, international cooperation, project coordination and professional development.

Unlike IAESTE's international internships, volunteering normally involves supporting committee activities rather than undertaking a placement with an overseas employer.

Prospective volunteers should contact their national or local IAESTE committee to learn which roles are available and how recruitment works in their country.

• IAESTE volunteering is primarily intended for students.

• Current undergraduate students are among the groups welcomed through IAESTE's volunteer network.

• Former or current IAESTE trainees may also be eligible to participate.

• Applicants should have an interest in international exchange and supporting committee activities.

• Available positions and additional requirements depend on the participating national or local committee.

• Specific academic qualifications, minimum GPA and age limits are not stated as universal volunteering requirements.

• No organisation-wide IELTS score requirement is published for volunteering.

• Gain practical experience in organising international exchange activities.

• Develop communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

• Gain experience in areas such as events, marketing, finance and administration.

• Take on responsibilities within a national or local committee.

• Meet students and volunteers from different backgrounds.

• Develop professional and interpersonal skills that may strengthen a CV.

• Participate in social activities and international student networking where available.

• Become involved in a global student exchange community.

• Explore opportunities for additional responsibilities within the organisation.

IAESTE does not publish a standard worldwide document checklist for student volunteers.

Individual committees may request supporting information during their local recruitment process.

Applicants should contact their committee to establish whether any of the following are needed:

• Student enrolment information.

• CV or résumé.

• Contact and personal details.

• Details of relevant interests or experience.

• Additional documents requested by the committee.

IAESTE does not publish a single worldwide selection rubric for student volunteering.

Relevant considerations may depend on the committee's needs, including:

• Availability of volunteer positions.

• Ability to undertake the responsibilities of the role.

• Interest in international exchange activities.

• Relevant skills for administration, events, finance, marketing or IT.

• Local recruitment and participation requirements.

These are programme-relevant considerations rather than an officially published universal scoring system.

• Develop practical experience outside the classroom.

• Strengthen organisational and interpersonal abilities.

• Gain exposure to international student exchange operations.

• Contribute to activities supporting visiting and outgoing students.

• Explore responsibilities in communications, events and administration.

• Connect with a wider international student community.

• Build experience relevant to future internship and employment applications