Volunteering in Baku
Volunteering in Baku
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DaveE36

Original Poster:

1,149 posts

157 months

Monday 25th March 2019
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I was scanning through Facebook this morning and noticed a post regarding volunteering in the city of Baku around the time of the F1 race.

After enquiring about more information I found that there is a requirement to be aged 18 - 29. However, I thought that there may be people on here who are interested. For more info click here.

I'm in no way affiliated with this, however, if I was given this kind of opportunity a few years ago I'd have jumped at the chance.

The poster said:
I am writing this in order to give information to you about how you can be volunteer in Formula 1, in Azerbaijan. So, maybe you have heard about AIESEC organization. The main aim of the organization is to set the peace and fulfillment of humankind potential. So, AIESEC do this by offering volunteering programs abroad. So, we have FireFlies + Formula 1 project. If your age is 18-29 you have a chance to be volunteer. So firstly, you have to sign up on aiesec.org site then you will apply to aiesec.org/opportunity/1053935 this link. Then you will be interviewed for the project and then when you come to Azerbaijan, you will get the second interview for Formula 1. The second interview will be done by the Formula 1 staff. We will provide you with accommodation for 6 weeks, arrival pick up, certificate, sim card, transportation card, free trips to other cities of Azerbaijan. But maybe it is kinda confusing for you but if you sign up on aiesec.org site you will have a manager and after that everything will be clear.

DaveTheRave87

2,153 posts

111 months

Monday 25th March 2019
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That looks a bit "Nigerian Prince" to me...

DaveE36

Original Poster:

1,149 posts

157 months

Monday 25th March 2019
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What makes you say that? It was easy to find out they're genuine, have been about for 70 years.

chunder27

2,309 posts

230 months

Monday 25th March 2019
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Why in Gods name is there an age limit!! What a stupid policy, can understand 18, but why the higher limit!

Munter

31,330 posts

263 months

Monday 25th March 2019
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chunder27 said:
Why in Gods name is there an age limit!! What a stupid policy, can understand 18, but why the higher limit!
It's a "youth" organisation.

AIESEC said:
In 2015, AIESEC’s youth leaders from 126 countries and territories in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth gathered at the United Nations Headquarters to promote and drive youth participation in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The relevance and contribution of AIESEC is clearer than ever.
Edit: Better quote

AIESEC said:
We are a global network of young leaders under the age of 30 who strive to better themselves and the communities around them. We are passionate about world issues, leadership development, cultural understanding and experiential learning.
The organisation spans 126 countries and territories and every aspect of AIESEC’s operations are managed by students and recent graduates.
We have operated in this way since our inception, making us uniquely “by young people, for young people”, for over 65 years. The global leadership teams are elected by the membership annually.

chunder27

2,309 posts

230 months

Monday 25th March 2019
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Fair enough.