Mario Deschamps, special constable, Campus Community Police, shares his recent Leave for Change (L4C) experience, raising awareness and emergency preparedness at two colleges in Vietnam.

“Leave for Change is about sharing experiences and knowledge with others to aid in life sustainability, preservation and a better quality of life,” he says. “I was able to share both in giving and receiving life experience and culture and creating new partnerships and friendships.”

Leave for Change is a program of the World University Service of Canada (WUSC) and Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI), two leading international development organizations.

As a partner in this program, U of G will support up to seven faculty and staff participating in short-term (three- or four-week) volunteer assignments in a developing country this year. Applications will be accepted until March 7.

Can’t make it to this event?

• Check out other Leave for Change events happening on Feb. 23, and 29 at https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty/leave-change

• Watch a short video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywatNqy3GdQ

• Learn more about Leave for Change and the application process at https://www.uoguelph.ca/hr/staff-faculty/leave-change

For further information, please contact Evelina Rog, HR Learning & Development, at Ext. 54332 or roge@uoguelph.ca.

Location: Alexander Hall, Room 168