Thank you for your interest in giving a presentation and sharing your Global Volunteers experience.

Your story not only deepens your own reflections, but it also inspires others to take their first step toward meaningful service. Personal stories bring our mission to life, helping others see themselves connecting with communities, sharing their skills, and making a difference.

This Resource Center provides tools to help you prepare and deliver a compelling presentation. Whether you’re presenting in person or online (via Zoom or another platform), sharing your Global Volunteers story can be one of the most meaningful ways to inspire others to serve. This toolkit will walk you through the process.

How to Prepare for Your Presentation

1. Review the Materials

Start by familiarizing yourself with the resources provided in this page. They’ll give you background, structure, and examples to help guide your presentation.

2. Plan Your Story

Think about your audience:

Who will be attending? (friends, community groups, schools, faith communities, colleagues, etc.)
How many people do you expect?
Where will it be held? (classroom, community center, library, online, etc.)
What technology will you have access to? (computer, projector, Wi-Fi, speakers, Zoom, etc.)

Also, decide what kind of story you want to tell. Consider moments of connection with local people, ways you contributed, or ways you grew through service.

3. Create Your Presentation

We suggest building your presentation using the provided PowerPoint, and then personalizing it by adding your own photos, videos, or insights to make your story authentic and engaging. You’ll notice there are guided free slides available in the PowerPoint—these are great spots to add your own experiences and reflections.

You’re welcome to delete any slides that aren’t relevant to your story, but please don’t change the wording on the Global Volunteers slides that remain.
You might consider displaying materials such as your team journal, printed photos, or mementos at a table for attendees to explore.
If you are presenting online using a free platform (e.g., Zoom), be aware that trial accounts may impose time limits (for example, Zoom’s free version allows only 40 minutes). Plan accordingly and adjust your presentation length if using a free account.

Let your creativity shine!

4. Practice Your Presentation

Rehearse in advance to make sure your story flows smoothly and the technology works as expected. Practicing helps build confidence and ensures your message connects with your audience.

5. Deliver Your Presentation

Bring your story to life! Engage your audience by painting a clear picture of what it’s like to serve—share your initial concerns and how you overcame them, the highlights, and the impact on both the community and you.

We recommend keeping your actual presentation to approximately 30 minutes. The total session should not exceed one hour, allowing time for participants to arrive, explore your materials, settle in, hear your presentation, and ask questions and sign up for more information at the end.

Resources

Presentation Template Presentation Talking Points Sign Up Sheet Global Volunteers Explainer Video Global Volunteers eCatalog Reaching Children’s Potential Program Booklet

Discounts and Credits

Ways your attendees apply discounts for attending your presentation

You gift discounts to your attendees

$200 off their first international program registration
$50 off their first domestic program registration

The Gift of Service discount is valid for six months from the date of your presentation. To use it, attendees must register for a team and submit a $350 deposit within that six-month window. Their actual service can be scheduled for any future date—it does not need to take place within six months.

The Gift of Service discount may only be combined with the Team Starter discount.

Ways you earn credit for your presentation

There are two ways for you to earn credits from your presentation:

Earn a Presentation Credit

Use the sign-up sheet included in this toolkit to gather complete contact information from attendees who would like to learn more about Global Volunteers service program opportunities.

In-person presentations- Print the sign-up sheet included in this toolkit and bring with you to your presentation
Online (Zoom, etc.)-ask attendees to send you a private chat with their full name, phone, and email.

What signing up means

Signing up = “I want to learn more.”
Attendees who sign up will be contacted by a volunteer coordinator who is available to answer questions and help begin their adventure in service.
Only people who are genuinely interested should add their full contact information.

You earn $150 in presentation credit when you…

Collect 10 complete sign-ups (full name, phone, and email from attendees age 18+).
After your presentation, send the completed sign-up sheet (or online chat log) to your volunteer coordinator by mail, fax, scan, email, or text
Your Volunteer Coordinator will follow up with each attendee and apply your Presentation Credit.

Guidelines for Presentation Credit

Presentation Credit applies to any new service program you are not already registered for.
You can earn unlimited Presentation Credits—there’s no cap on how many you can accumulate.
Presentation Credits never expire, so you can save them up for your next adventure whenever you’re ready!

Earn a $100 Referral Credit when your Attendees Volunteer

When any of your attendees volunteer for the first time, we will provide you with a $100 referral credit toward your next service program upon their return.
If you serve with an attendee on the same service program, the companion discount applies, and your $100 referral credit will be added to your account after you return from your service program together.

Need Support?

If you have questions or need additional materials—photos, videos, or examples—our team is here to help. Please email Millie Pinakoulaki dpinakoulaki@globalvolunteers.org.

Thank you for using this Resource Center and for helping others discover the joy and impact of volunteering with Global Volunteers. Your story is inspiring, and your engagement can ignite the passion for service in others!