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Applications for SF Bay Area Programs Due Today

Last chance for you to join our family of volunteers this summer! The deadline for all applicants in the San Francisco Bay Area is today, January 26th.

Applications for SF Bay Area Programs Due Today

The deadline for all applicants in the San Francisco Bay Area is today, January 26th. The online registration platform for Step 1 of the application process will close at 11:59PM tonight. The mailed application forms for Step 2 and 3 of the application process must be postmarked no later than today, January 26th. Application forms received in the mail postmarked later than the 26th or applications delivered in person to our office next week will not be considered.

Every year we receive hundreds of applications. The deadline is strictly enforced so greater attention can be given to the interview process. If you have already applied, you will receive an email with instructions to schedule your interview when we receive your mailed application forms. Please schedule your interview as soon as you receive the email to prevent any delays in the application process.

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to email us at connexpedition@wceo.org.

The application period for Seattle Area programs ends on February 10th.

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5 Of Our Favorite Connexpedition Moments

Five days left to apply! Here are five unforgettable Connexpedition moments from our previous participants.

5 Of Our Favorite Connexpedition Moments

Five days left to apply! Here are five unforgettable Connexpedition moments from our previous participants.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Seattle, Welcome to Connexpedition

We’re pleased to welcome FASCA members of the Greater Seattle Area to Connexpedition! As we will have a record number of teams serving the New Taipei City school district, we hope FASCA members from the Seattle region can form one of these teams and bring their passion for service to our program.

Seattle, Welcome to Connexpedition

Today we are opening applications for the New Taipei City program to Seattle area FASCA members. As we plan to have eight service teams in New Taipei City this year, the need for passionate volunteers expands. We are happy to expand our volunteer network into the Pacific Northwest.

One team of volunteers from Seattle will join seven teams from California in Taiwan. These teams will be assigned to middle schools in the New Taipei City school district and host a two-week long English summer camp for 4th and 7th grade students.

The deadline to apply is February 10, 2019.

Here are some links to help get you started if you are a current or previous FASCA member in the Seattle area and you are interested in joining Connexpedition this summer:

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at connexpedition@wceo.org or reach out to us on any of our social channels! We can’t wait for you to join our family of volunteers.

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