23.04.2022/XNUMX/XNUMX / Tips & things worth knowing
Social Sabbatical: Go abroad in the sabbatical year
Travel, educate, engage in meaningful activities or simply switch back gears: More and more people today decide to take a longer career break. Here you can find out what benefits a Social Sabbatical offers you abroad and how RGV supports you in its implementation!
The so-called Sabbatical or a sabbatical year offers the opportunity to take a break from everyday working life for several months. Most professionals who dare to take this bold step choose a period of three to twelve months. Whatever motivation you bring with you, there are numerous ways to organize your time off!
Eine dieser Optionen ist es, das Sabbatjahr in einem anderen Land zu verbringen und mit ehrenamtlichem Engagement (Volunteering abroad) connect to. Such a stay abroad is a promising opportunity, especially with professional experience: Because with so-called Skilled Volunteering you can contribute your professional know-how on site, gain new strength and fulfill your travel dreams at the same time!
Why is it worthwhile to do a sabbatical?
Breather or career? Actually putting a sabbatical abroad into practice takes a lot of effort at first. Consciously taking time for personal concerns is not a matter of course in the fast-paced professional world. But the step is worth it – mainly because he frequently new ones Creates perspectives for personal and professional development.
A sabbatical abroad helps to slow down everyday life and to gather new inspiration. It is not for nothing that the sabbatical is often used today to prevent burnout. Abroad you can immerse yourself in a different world and put your language skills to practical use. In this way, intercultural skills are developed, which are more in demand than ever in today's professional world. Therefore, a sabbatical abroad can Even promote career!
The change in perspective that a longer stay abroad brings with it lets you see the world and your own life with different eyes. During the break, you can re-sort priorities in your life, clarifying your current position and future goals. In addition, you can dedicate yourself to interests that are short on the job or have long been on your to-do list. Volunteering for professionals is This is a good option to make good use of the time-out.
What is the use of social / ecological time off?
Especially if you are looking for a meaningful activity, offers itself civil society or ecological engagement abroad at. RGV enables you to use your skills in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe in numerous Social- And environmental projects bring in For example, support schools, kindergartens or facilities for people with disabilities. In addition, work on a farm, in nature conservation or in ecological education work is possible!
Volunteering as part of a Skilled Volunteering program raises awareness of sustainable action and extends the range of own social skills. This ultimately benefits your business too. In addition, in our globalized world, it is a welcome approach to engage in justice and the preservation of resources on our planet - for present and future generations.
Why are Skilled Volunteers so valuable to our projects?
People with professional experience who want to get involved in Africa, Asia, Latin America or Europe are particularly valuable for our projects. Because with the transfer of their Expertise and experience to the local people, they can make a special contribution to sustainable, local development and at the same time promote intercultural exchange. Does this idea excite you? We would be happy to support you in implementing your social sabbatical!
What are the benefits of organizing Social Sabbatical with RGV?
With RGV you make the right choice! As a volunteer organization with many years of practical experience we have on Volunteering abroad and Internships abroad specialized in selected target countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. The social and ecological Responsibility of our projects as well as an encounter at eye level have top priority for us.
We will find the right project that is tailored to your skills and goals. The time and duration can be chosen flexibly. We support you with the Travel preparation and ask important informations ready. We also cordially invite you to one of our preparation seminars participate.
Together with our on-site teams, we are available for you throughout your stay. There is also the opportunity to take part in language courses and exciting leisure activities abroad. Together we will turn your sabbatical into one successful, very personal experience, where you can make a small but crucial contribution. At the end you will return to your "normal" life and your workplace with countless impressions, new ideas and fresh energy!
Here you will find all the important information about it Sabbatical offer from RGV!
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More projects that interest you could
Have you not yet discovered a suitable program for your time abroad? No problem, we will present you more Volunteer projects abroadthat might pique your interest.
Are you perhaps still at the beginning of thinking about your trip and have no idea what might be right for you? Whether you want to go abroad as a volunteer for a short time, or if you prefer FSJ up to 12 months abroad afford? Maybe there is one Internship abroad in a specific subject area the best way for you to gain experience abroad?
South Africa | Animals & Wildlife
from 2 - 12 weeks
Peru | Social & Teaching
from 4 - 24 weeks
from 19 years
Nepal | Social & Teaching
from 4 - 20 weeks
from 18 years
Nepal | Social & Teaching
from 4 - 20 weeks
from 18 years
