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All About CISV
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Who We Are• We are a global community of dedicated volunteers
creating opportunities for all ages to experience the excitement and enrichment of cultural diversity through our educational programs.
• We are founded on our belief that peace is possible through friendship - and that the real difference can be made by starting with children.
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CISV Around the World CISV is an independent, non-political, volunteer
organization promoting cross-cultural friendship through a variety of educational programs for youth and adults in nearly 70 countries around the world
Over 200 worldwide More than 7,000 people participate in over 250
international activities each year First program ran in 1951 10 chapters in Canada from coast to coast
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Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Czech
Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Faroe Isles
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Korea
Latvia
Lebanon
Luxembourg
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Philippines
Portugal
Slovakia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Turkey
Uruguay
USA
National Associations
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Our values
• Friendship• Inclusiveness• Enthusiasm• Engagement• Cooperation
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CISV London Board 2014
Chair: Cathy Cuylle Vice–Chair: VACANTPast-Chair: Marsha Haggarty Secretary: Bobbi-Lyn Smith Risk Manager: Catherine Strathopolous Treasurer: Bill and Lynda McCauleyJB rep: Elliott Gordon/Theo Geisen JB Liaison: Chad Downes2-4 Members at Large
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CISV London Coordinators
• Membership: Holly Smith • Fundraising: TBD • Website: Bill McCauley• Programs:
– Village, Step-Up, JC, IPP: Maria Calleja – Peace Bus: Tammy Latta– Seminar Camp: Marsha Haggarty
• Local Hosting: Lillian Drinkwater• Travel Liaison with Robert Q: Marsha Haggarty
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International, National & Local ProgramsMake friends, have unforgettable experiences and fun
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CISV Programs Programs are interactive, action- oriented, sensitive to
cultural variation, multilingual and FUN!!
CISV participants learn through experiential education- the opportunity to learn from direct experience.
Participant and facilitators share responsibility for learning.
The focus is on cooperation rather than competition.
“Peoplelearn moreeffectivelyby doingthingsthemselves.Experiencesshould bedirect, not second-hand.” Dr. Doris T.
Allen,UNESCO
proposal
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“...in school you learn on purpose with your ‘head’, but in a camp...you learn ‘by the way’, by playing, by feeling, laughing.”A CISV participant
Your child will learn skills which will enhance her/his ability to achieve later in life.
interpersonal skills leadership skills communication skills teamwork abilities self-confidence understanding of his/her own
and different cultures favourable attitudes towards
differences
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International Programs
• Peace Bus (14 – 18 year olds)• National Camp (11-19 year olds)
Canadian Programs
• Village (11 year olds)• Interchange (12-15 year olds)• Step-Up (14-15 year olds)• Seminar Camp (17-18 year olds)• Youth Meetings (11-19+ year olds)• International People’s Project (19+
years)
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Age 11Duration 28 DaysSize of group Delegations from 10 - 12 countries. Each delegation comprises 2 boys and 2 girls with an adult leader (age 21+). The camp is coordinated by an adult staff supported by Junior Counselors (age 16-17).
Village – Foundation for Global Friendship
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Age 12-15Duration 14-28 days per phase (phases can be consecutive or take place up to a year apart)Size of group Delegations come from 2 countries and comprise 6-12 youth accompanied by an adult leader (age 21+)
Interchange – Building intercultural competence
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Step Up – Building Leadership Skills
Age 13 – 15Duration 23 DaysSize of group Delegations come from 6 or 9 countries and are comprised of 4-6 youths, equally divided between girls and boys, who are accompanied by an adult Leader (age 21+). The camp is coordinated by an adult staff.
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International Youth Meeting – Building Skills and Regional Capacity
Age 12-19+Duration 8 or 15 DaysSize of group Approximately 25-35 participants plus staff. People under 16 travel in delegations with an adult leader (age 21+)
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Seminar Camp - A dialogue for global friendship
Age 17 – 18Duration 21 DaysSize of group 30 participants plus international adult staffSelection completed by CISV Canada
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International People’s Project - Go out, find out, help out
Age 19+Duration 21 DaysSize of group Approximately 25 participants including staff
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“I value the ability that CISV has to inspire – CISV drives people to use what they have learnt . . . and to try and make a difference in the lives of others.”A CISV volunteer
National Camp - Connecting Canadian Youth and Building Leadership
Age 11 and upDuration 6-7 DaysSize of group Approximately 45-60 participants plus staff.
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Peace Bus - Connecting Canadian Youth and Building Leadership Age: 15-18 (Eastbound: 14-16/Westbound 15.5-18) Duration approx 6 weeksSize of Group 13 youth, 2 leaders
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Leaders
Age 21+Duration Depends on program Size of group Depends on program
Staff-Leader Application Form on-line at www.cisv.org
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“The ultimate source for peace, long range, lay with the children.”Dr. Doris Allen, founder of CISV
Local Programs MOSAIC
Junior Branch (11-25 yrs)
Senior Branch (all welcome)
Mini-camps
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Age All agesDuration Up to one yearSize of group No limits
Mosaic - Building partnerships with local communities
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Junior Branch (JB) - Youth building social capitalThe very heart and soul of CISV, Junior Branch (JB) comprises young local CISVers between the ages of 11-25, who develop intercultural and leadership skills through educational and social activities. Juniors manage their own activities and take an active role in the administrative responsibilities of their chapters. Operating through a network at the national and international level, Juniors organize their own programs on a wide variety of themes, such as social justice and the environment. Junior Branch activities are aimed at building community, developing skills and promoting peace through education.
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Mini-Camps
CISV London holds two super fun mini-camps each year, organized & run by the JB.
Fall - October – usually weekend after Thanksgiving holiday
Spring – May – usually weekend after Victoria Day holiday
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Details
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Age GuidelinesParticipants must be the proper age in the general program period, specifically:• Some day between Jun 1 & Aug 31 for programs hosted
during that period;• Some day between Nov 1 & Jan 31 for programs hosted
during that period;• Some day between Mar 1 & May 31 for programs hosted
during that period
JCs must be 16 or 17 by the day of departure for the program.
“Exchanges use education andexperience to build ties” Alliance for International EducationAnd Cultural Exchange
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Our Participants Are Our Priority
All children (under 16) travel with an adult leader over 21
Staff and Leaders • locally selected and trained to international standards• carefully screened
Hosting families are carefully screened by CISV members
CISV relies on the knowledge of local family volunteers for the health, safety and security of their guests
“As the temporary guardian of other people’s children, CISV is acutely aware of its obligations”
Tommy Watson, a former CISV Great Britain secretary
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2014 Invitations – dates are subject to changeVillage (age 11)• Tampere, Finland June 29 - July 26• Tromso, Norway June 27 - July 24
Step Up Camp (age 15)• Nykobing, Denmark July 3 - July 25• Quito, Ecuador July 25 - August 16
Peace Bus • Victoria to Halifax (age 14-16) June 22 – July 31• Halifax to Victoria (age 15.5-18) July 17-August 26
Junior Counsellor (age 16-17)• Manchester, Great Britain (female) July 26 - August 22• Waterloo, Ontario, Canada (male) July 4 - July 31
IPP (Age 19+)• Schleiden, Germany July 19- Aug 9
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• Must be a CISV London member - $80/year/family • Join online at www.cisvlondon.ca
• CISV is a volunteer-run organization and depends onits members to help run the chapter and to raise funds to host international programs in London.
Terms of Participation
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Volunteering is also a parental requirement for each family that is sending a child travelling. It is expected that each family will take on a minimum of 3 volunteer commitments. • Board member• Coordinator/Committees• Events and Fundraising
– Mini Camp volunteers– Halloween– Cookie-a-thon– Goodbye Picnic
• Help wherever the need is greatest• If unable to volunteer - $250
Terms of Participation
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CISV London wants to ensure it can remain fiscally strong while offering international travel programs for local members as well as fulfilling its requirement to regularly host international programs in London.
The number of international travel programs the chapter is offered is directly related to the number of international programs we offer it hosts.
Program Fee
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Each delegate must pay
CISV Fees; Chapter fee (towards cost of hosting programs); Airfare & related costs (visa, travel insurance, local
transportation); and Share of leader’s training, airfare & related travel costs (if
travelling with a leader)
Program Fee
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Goal is to ensures safe and reliable travel arrangements for all participants.
Delegation Travel All delegation travel and insurance is arranged by the
chapter’s travel coordinator Must be booked on the same ticket so part of the group
does not get bumped Must use the same insurance package May not use travel points
Travel
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Individual Travellers
May arrange travel and insurance on own or using the chapter’s travel coordinator
May use travel points Must notify the Travel Coordinator of their travel plans and
insurance coverage
Travel
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2014 Costs (approximate- subject to board approval)
Village $3500
Step Up $2500 to $3000
Costs include: • CISV international fees• Leader training fees• Flight + ¼ leader flight + insurance• Local participant fee
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2014 Costs (approximate subject to board approval)Junior Counsellor $770Cost includes• CISV international fees• training fees• Local participant feeFlight – book and pay own
IPP $345Cost includes• CISV international fees• Local participant feeFlight – book and pay own
Peace Bus $1620Cost includes• CISV Canada fees• Local participant feeFlight – book and pay own
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Next Steps• Join CISV London on-line at www.cisvlondon.ca
• Complete and submit your application form. Available on-line at www.cisvlondon.ca
• Submit applications by January 31 to:• Village, Step Up, JC and IPP to Maria Calleja at
[email protected]• Peace Bus to Tammy Latta at
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Next Steps• Attend Selection Day• Date: Saturday January 25 • Time: 1-3pm • Location: Art on Limb Studio (944 Western
Counties Road – behind Parkwood Hospital)
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Imagine…> Volunteers from 65 countries
working toward a common goal> Children from all over the world learning to
break stereotypes and skills to build bridges for the future
> A world-wide network of volunteers running innovative social action programmes to improve local communities
> Yourself contributing towards world peace
“…You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you will join us, And the world will live as one.”
John Lennon, Imagine
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“Lasting peace ispossible if individualsand groups can learn to live together as friends."Dr. Doris Allen, founder of CISV
Join in . . . and make a difference!Find out more about CISV Londonwww.cisvlondon.ca
QUESTIONS ? Contact Cathy Cuylle at
519-679-4834