27.0 Definition
Semester Abroad Volunteers serve for 12 weeks or longer. They arrive on the arrival week of the assigned semester and depart on the departure week of the assigned semester.
The Summer Semester Abroad is 6 weeks long. These are still considered Semester Abroad Volunteers.
27.1 Privileges
Due to the time commitment Semester Abroad Volunteers make, they are afforded special privileges.
27.1.0 Excursion Voting
Semester Abroad Volunteers vote, as a group, which excursions they would like to schedule for the semester. This voting is done beforehand via WhatsApp. The Operations Coordinator sets up a meeting for the volunteers wherein the OC presents available excursions for the semester and the volunteers vote for their preferred excursions.
Semester Abroad Volunteers, due to their time commitment, receive reduced pricing.
Semester Abroad Volunteers are permitted to share a Buddy Pass with a family member.
27.1.1 Bulk Pricing
Semester Abroad Volunteers, due to their bulk time commitment, receive reduced pricing.
27.1.2 Buddy Passes
Semester Abroad Volunteers are permitted to share a Buddy Pass with a family member. For more info, see the Buddy Pass page in the handbook.
27.1.3 Leaving Banquet
At the end of the semester the DOVEs use OSSO funds to host a leaving banquet for Semester Abroad Volunteers. The budget for this is approved by the Operations Coordinator.
27.1.4 OSSO Rings
As part of the leaving banquet, Semester Abroad Volunteers are presented with silver OSSO rings to symbolize the completion of a full semester.