The programme offers internships to young Canadians with skills in Information and Communications Technologies. Participants work in NGOs, private sector, or government agencies to strengthen existing information technology infrastructure. The programme also includes training of local personnel. The programme is designed to provide students with field work experience overseas, while addressing a defined development issue and meeting the practical needs identified by overseas partner organizations. Volunteers must be specialised in Social Work, Community Development, Environment, Water and Sanitation, Agriculture, Engineering or Health Education.
Placements are in Benin, Southern Africa, Peru or Vietnam.
The goal is to produce material providing concise, factual information about Canada in simple English to be used in ESL classes and for study by adult learners. Volunteers work alongside the WUSC ESL teachers while developing the study guide. Volunteers join international teams and travel to remote regions in Costa Rica or Guyana to work with local people on powerful community building projects.