Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students worldwide? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and impactful organization dedicated to empowering the global student community? Look no further! By becoming a volunteer with the Global Student Forum, you can contribute your skills, expertise, and enthusiasm to our mission of fostering positive change and creating opportunities for students.
Our volunteer program offers a platform for you to engage in meaningful projects, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and gain valuable experience in a global setting. Whether you have a talent for event planning, social media, content creation, or community outreach, we have diverse volunteer opportunities that align with your skills and interests.
As a GSF volunteer, you will have the chance to:
- Work closely with our dedicated team and contribute to our initiatives.
- Make a positive impact by supporting projects that advance education, inclusivity, and student empowerment.
- Gain valuable experience and skills that will enhance your personal and professional development.
- Collaborate with students and professionals from around the world, expanding your network and cultural understanding.
Open working groups
Here is a short introduction to the aims of the groups.
Post-graduate Affairs
- Bring student leaders who work on post-graduate affairs together across the different regions.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of postgraduate students on a global scale, including issues such as funding, academic resources, and mental health support.
Mobility & Recognition
- Work on a global perspective on learning mobility, while advocating and campaigning for the creation of student mobility programs outside Europe.
- Ensure the collection of information tackling the topic “internationalisation from home”, and discuss opportunities and dangers, quality of the digital and blended activities.
- Ensure the promotion of automatic recognition of learning periods abroad.
- Campaign for further ratification of the UNESCO Global Recognition Convention
Refugee Students
- Deepen the understanding of barriers refugee students face in accessing education.
- Develop solutions and recommendations to enhance access, inclusion, and quality educational experiences for refugee students.
- Advocate for policies and practices that promote the educational rights of refugee students at all levels.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among students, educators, policymakers, and civil society organizations working on refugee education.
Indigenous Students
- Provide a platform for indigenous student representatives to articulate their concerns, share their cultures, and highlight their communities' contributions to global diversity.
- Foster a global exchange of ideas, strategies, and best practices in addressing indigenous issues within academic institutions and student governance.
- Work collaboratively towards advocating for educational policies and practices that are inclusive of indigenous perspectives, rights, and histories.
- Strengthen solidarity among student representatives worldwide, focusing on common goals related to indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation.
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Environmental Justice
- Increase understanding and consciousness about environmental issues and sustainability among students and educational communities worldwide.
- Encourage the adoption of sustainable practices within student unions and educational institutions.
- Collaborate with different partners relevant for environmental justice education.
