The ideal staff members would have an awareness of the plight of migrants and the role of education in empowering refugee youth to be community leaders. Moreover, the WUSC head office staff would have strong leadership skills and philanthropic management abilities. Besides, in dealing with regional, international partners and government agencies, WUSC staff would have to have some international exposure. More specifically, the campus support team would compose of individuals who can inspire volunteers to take action. The campus support team would be a channel of communication between the head organization and campus branches.
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Currently, WUSC sponsors only UNHCR recognized refugees (see appendix B for the definition of a refugee and others). This is to some extent limiting WUSC because when other issues arise, support for refugees fades. Besides, “refugee-like situations”, such as climate refugees, conflict refugees, and internally displaced people, are on the rise, which are not considered as refugees under the UNHCR and the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees definition of a refugee (UNOHCHR, 1951). Thus, in order WUSC to stay a relevant organization, supporting those in “refugee-like situations” would be part of its mission. This can be done by raising funds for those in need, which can be easily incorporated into the social events that campus branches …show more content…
One of WUSC’s key strength is that students from almost all fields of studies can get involved. However, the challenge is finding ways to motivate student volunteers to join and stay with the campus branch, and competing with other campus groups for volunteers. A good way to motivate them is to provide them incentives. Students get involved in building their resume and make friends. As such, the WUSC campus support team would provide references, awards for achievements, and the ability to network with individuals in their field of study for those who get involved with the campus
One of the key aspects of culture is to foster the internal integration or new members and ensure that its members …show more content…
Currently, WUSC sponsors only UNHCR recognized refugees (see appendix B for the definition of a refugee and others). This is to some extent limiting WUSC because when other issues arise, support for refugees fades. Besides, “refugee-like situations”, such as climate refugees, conflict refugees, and internally displaced people, are on the rise, which are not considered as refugees under the UNHCR and the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees definition of a refugee (UNOHCHR, 1951). Thus, in order WUSC to stay a relevant organization, supporting those in “refugee-like situations” would be part of its mission. This can be done by raising funds for those in need, which can be easily incorporated into the social events that campus branches …show more content…
One of WUSC’s key strength is that students from almost all fields of studies can get involved. However, the challenge is finding ways to motivate student volunteers to join and stay with the campus branch, and competing with other campus groups for volunteers. A good way to motivate them is to provide them incentives. Students get involved in building their resume and make friends. As such, the WUSC campus support team would provide references, awards for achievements, and the ability to network with individuals in their field of study for those who get involved with the campus