10 Reasons to Volunteer and Apply to Connexpedition

There are only ten days left to apply for San Francisco Bay Area applicants! Still on the fence? Here are our top ten reasons to apply to Connexpedition today:

1. Finish your service learning requirement while making a real life impact.
Receive over 250 hours of service and earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

2. You’ll develop skills applicable throughout your entire life.
Hone your public speaking skills, use your creativity in a classroom, lead a team and solve insurmountable challenges, or all of the above.

3. Become a leader.
Working together in a team is the best way to put those leadership skills to the test. What impact will you make in your team?

4. Make new friends and discover a second family.
Your teammates will be there for you through thick and thin.

5. See a side of Taiwan you’ve never experienced before.
From the gorgeous scenery to the bustling night markets, there won’t be a dull moment on your trip.

6. The food.
No explanation needed.

7. Practice your Mandarin Chinese.
What better way to build your language proficiency than teaching in a Taiwanese classroom?

8. Gain a new mentor and receive advice from a new perspective.
Need recommendation letters, academic guidance, or just advice in general? Your team supervisor will continue to support you even after the service trip.

9. Change some lives.
Motivating students to learn English today can help them gain access to better opportunities tomorrow. Two weeks of camp can make a world of difference in their lives.

10. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
You won’t regret it.

Ready to apply? Click the button below to begin the application process. Applications are due on January 26, 2019 for San Francisco Bay Area residents. More information can be found when you visit the Application Procedures page and download the application packet in Step 2. If you have any questions, you may always email us at connexpedition@wceo.org.