What is Experteering, and who can Experteer?
Where do I start?
There are three ways for professionals to Experteer through MovingWorlds: As a member of the MovingWorlds Institute Global Fellowship: our social impact and career growth program for professionals that combines the learning of a certificate course, ...
What is the typical length of an Experteering Trip?
Experteering projects can range from 1 week to 1 year. We are committed to working with you to find the best possible match based on your preferences and constraints, including length of time you are able to commit to a project. Read our "Complete ...
Can I go Experteering if I only speak one language (like English)?
Yes, there are many opportunities available to people who only speak one language. In each project description, the host organization will include required language(s) as well as “helpful” languages that would be ideal but not required for the ...
What is Experteering?
Experteering is the word we coined for skills-based volunteering - the combination of the words expertise + volunteering. It is the act of volunteering your expertise, skills, experience, and time with organizations that need it. It's been featured ...
What’s the difference between Experteering and Volunteering or Voluntourism?
Voluntourism involves providing free work to enhance your touristic experience, and often involves a hefty fee. It’s typically designed around the desires of the tourist, rather than the real needs of the community itself - and as a result can end up ...
Is International Volunteering work ethical? How can I make sure I volunteer ethically/sustainably?
Yes, but not always. Research shows there is a right and a wrong way to volunteer. Done wrong, it can cause more harm than good. Volunteering your skills, rather than participating in voluntourism, is proven to create lasting change in the most ...
Who can be an Experteer?
If you have demonstrable professional skills, you are qualified to be an Experteer! Our goal is to facilitate matches between volunteers and social impact organizations that create true shared value – meaning that you, as the volunteer, get something ...
Does it matter where I am from and/or where I have citizenship?
Nope! You can Experteer no matter where you are from. Because of COVID, most projects are currently being done on a virtual basis. However, you are welcome to discuss the option of an on-site project with your host organization once you are matched. ...