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What tips do you have for someone who is about to undertake this work?

Nathan talks about the fine line between dealing with gruesome realities and becoming desensitized to them.

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What about some more common, everyday challenges?

Nathan talks about the reality of being “the rich guy” in a population that makes $1 a day.

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Can you tell us about the challenges of this job? You must have some stories.

We can bet your Sundays aren’t as eventful as Nathan’s. He talks to us about meeting with the leader of an armed rebel group.

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What’s an average week like at the ICRC?

Nathan talks to us about the field work and cases involved with being a protection delegate.

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Looking back, what do you think got you the position?

Ten thousand people apply for this position every year, and only 100 are accepted. Nathan gives us some insight on being in the 1%.

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Tell us about how you, specifically, got your position with the ICRC.

Nathan gives us insight into the internal training at the International Committee of the Red Cross, and his year-long recruitment process.

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How does one go about getting in their foot in the door at the ICRC?

Nathan breaks down what the ICRC is looking for and process of getting in.

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How did this all lead to the ICRC?

Nathan tells us the pros and cons of working for the International Committee of the Red Cross, versus the UN.

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What was the interview process like with UN Volunteers?

Why the position you apply for may not be the one you get.

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Talk to us about that “first real job.”

Nathan talks to us about the UN Volunteers program.

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Wow, so you decided to study in French, while not really speaking French all that well. What happened after that? How did that lead to the ICRC?

How did you get to where you are now? Tell us about your career trajectory.

Tell us about the organization you work for and your role there.

The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

The Benefits and Challenges of Volunteering in Hostels

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