Polar Frontiers: The Polar Bear Realm Under Climate Change
ASDAN Global Volunteering Program
Three Authoritative Certificates | ASDAN Academic Workshops
| Schedule | Dates | Grade | Location |
| Summer | 07.11 - 07.22, 2027 | Senior High | The Arctic |
ASDAN Global Volunteer Program(Research+Volunteer)
Combine volunteer and research, ASDAN Volunteer Program equips volunteers with research knowledge and method,encourages volunteers to complete research reports on diverse social issues, which contributes to applying for university and making an real influence
Curiosity→Service→Reflection→Creation→Influence
It is the mission of everyone that spread love and strength over the world
Polar Frontiers: The Polar Bear Realm Under Climate Change
Introduction
Step into the Arctic, one of the last pristine places on Earth. Take on a mission of polar exploration and ecological conservation. Protect the Polar's fragile environment by science and visual storystelling.
Guided by polar experts, students will travel through Svalbard, the China Arctic Yellow River Station, and icy Arctic fjords, learning techniques in species surveying, sea ice monitoring, and ecological observation. They will gain close-up insight into polar bears and other Arctic wildlife, while documenting glacial retreat and environmental change, finally to communicate the urgenct of polar conservation to the world and demonstrate the reponsibility of a new generation committed to protecting the future of our planet though making the Arctic Eco-documentary / Scientific Research Graph / Public Advocacy Projects.
Program Significance
Mentor Profiles
① Expedition Team (Standard Configuration): With over a decade of polar expedition experience, this global team of polar specialists, marine and polar scholars, and conservation experts offers expertise ranging from polar history and culture to Arctic wildlife and ecosystems. Their extensive hands-on skills in terrain interpretation, wildlife observation, and remote logistics ensure students an academically enriching and operationally well-supported journey② Mentors from The North and South Pole Expedition team members (available after 10 registrations.), zoologists, nature education training teaching from the Chinese Society of Forestry, the star lecturer, with 10 years of frontline experience in nature education, and has participated as a science expert in TV science programming on Hunan TV
Extreme Resources and Experience
Two Nordic capital visits (Copenhagen, Denmark; and Oslo, Norway); Polar expedition cruise with landings (track polar bears, whales, seabirds, and explore glaciers); Themed lectures (Arctic birds, Arctic terrestrial and marine mammals, Arctic history and culture, Arctic geology and landscapes, The polar regions under climate change); Svalbard Global Seed Vault and China’s Yellow River Arctic Research Station, as well as participation in the charity auction
Program Itinerary


Why Us
Qualification

- Official member of International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE)
- The ASDAN Volunteering Certfication is accredited by UCAS
- Certification for 40-50 hours of volunteer service issued by ASDAN China,Volunteering Certification issued by official partner organization
In line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) , ASDAN "Volunteer + Research" Program meets the needs of colleges and the society for current and future talents, and cultivates the ability of discovering problems, actively acquiring and applying knowledge, and solving real problems.
"Volunteering + Research", exclusively designed by ASDAN China, is an academic growth model that combines research-oriented learning and voluntary service. We refer to the authoritative theory of education, admission requirements of universities, 10 years of project experience, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to design our programs. ASDAN "Volunteering + Research" Programs cover four categories: Teach for Rural Areas, Community Support, Wildlife & Environment Conservation, and Cultural Heritage Conservation. Volunteers will experience rich and unique service scenarios and learn from different topics of research workshops concerning real social problems. We aim to guide volunteers to discover problems, propose solutions and report to the public, improve volunteers' research learning ability, meet the requirements of volunteers' personal growth and further education, and enhance their sense of social responsibility.
When it comes to voluntary services, admission officers of universities think highly of sincerely caring about society and comprehensive qualities and skills, such as proposers of innovative solutions, leaders of public welfare projects, and the continuity and depth of voluntary services. 62.1% of colleges would like to see applicants show a record report reflecting the whole process of volunteering. The world's top universities emphasize community commitment with problem-solving ability. Every high school student needs volunteering service experience that combines public welfare emotion and social problem-solving ability.
Volunteer
+Research

Value for University Application

- Three authoritative certificates
- Volunteer portfolio
- Six transferable skills: research-based learning, self-directed learning, teamwork, problem solving, communication and presentation, use of IT resources
- Research outputs can be further used in EPQ research learning certification to obtain university application UCAS bonus points and more opportunity of world-renowned universities' admissions
- Visual academic outputs that is bene cial to the local communities
- An uniqe volunteering portfolio that shows your growth
Academic
Outputs

Volunteering
Services

- Professional tutor team: cooperate with frontline NGOs/social enterprises and experienced tutors
- Participation: expose to real social issues and immerse in real volunteering scenes, and enhance the sense of experiencing
- Realize self-worth: take actions and become an innovator and leader
- Participate in volunteering service to contribute to the local communities
- Long-term sustainable influence: take part in SDGs program continuously, and make a long-term sustainable impact!
Sustainable
Influence

Academic Outputs
Research
research report: visible outcomes beneficial to real social issues
Portfolio
academic portfolio:an unique academic report records your volunteering services
Story
real volunteering story:volunteering stories highlight your PS
Qualification and Authoritative Certificates

Official member of International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE)

Official member of the Volunteer Groups Alliance (VGA)

ASDAN UK Volunteering Short Course
which is accredited by UCAS

Volunteering Certification
issued by partner organization

Certification for 40-50 hours of volunteer service issued by ASDAN China
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