Welcome
- Are you passionate on issues related to civil society* at the local, national, international level?
- Are you interested in pursuing or currently studying courses related to civil society OR are you an active volunteer?
- Would you like to learn more about civil society in Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, Mexico or the United States?
- Would you like to gain a broader range of skills and contacts to pursue careers in the area of civil society within the public, private, and non-profit / voluntary sector?
- Would you like to obtain practical insight into this field of study while experiencing a different culture, travelling and improving foreign language skills?
- Would you like to increase employability, research skills and competencies as well as gain international experience?
If you have answered YES this might be the exchange program you have been hoping for. Imagine the opportunity to study in another country while simultaneously earning credits towards your degree and receive a financial stipend.
Read what other students have said about their exchange experience
Upcoming Exchanges
For further information please contact admin@cvsrd.org
The Centre for Voluntary Sector Research and Development (CVSRD) at Carleton University has been the lead Canadian partner managing civil society exchange programs since 2002. We are grateful for the wonderful support of the funding agency Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) through the International Academic Mobility Initiative.
*Civil Society organizations are also referred to as nonprofits, not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), charitable organizations, third sector or the voluntary sector depending on the country and the context.
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