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4 people are interested
Volunteer Advocate of International Student & Host Family Support:
ORGANIZATION: AFS Susquehanna Valley Area Team
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
Guide students and families through the international exchange experience while developing your own cross-cultural communication skills. As a key part of the AFS support network, you’ll work directly with international high school students and their U.S. host families to foster a life-changing journey for both parties.
The AFS Liaison is a volunteer identified as the primary contact for an AFS participant for the duration of their program. Liaisons provide ongoing support for AFS students and their host families and as such, are key to the AFS support network. The Liaison serves as the "first responder" in the communication network connecting with the local AFS volunteer leadership and staff as needed to provide participant support.
Through regular meetings with you, an AFS student can get the most out of their experience in the U.S. You’ll have help from a community of local volunteers and staff, creating an opportunity for learning and sharing as you navigate the intriguing cultural differences that make the exchange experience so rich and rewarding.
If you enjoy problem-solving, meeting new people from around the world, and facilitating intercultural understanding, this role could be the right fit for you!
What’s Involved:
- Check in regularly with students, host families, and schools
- Develop strong relationships with students and families
- Identify and work through cultural differences
- Prepare written records of your meetings
There are many other ways you can volunteer in the AFS community too! Do you speak another language? Would you like to work with an exchange student that is in the US for a semester or year program?
We are also always looking for host families. If you would be open to welcoming a student into your home while they attend your local high school, please let us know.
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About AFS Susquehanna Valley Area Team
Location:
120 Wall St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10005, US
Mission Statement
100 years of volunteerism. 75 years of exchange. AFS-USA honors the legacy of its founders--volunteer WWI and WWII American Field Service ambulance drivers--who emerged from the wars with a bold mission: to help prevent future conflict through cultural exchange and understanding. As a partner in the global AFS network, AFS-USA offers international exchange and education opportunities in over 45 countries and hosts exchange students from 80 countries. True to the spirit of our founders, these intercultural programs are made possible by the dedicated work of AFS Volunteers--more than 3,000 in the U.S. and over 50,000 worldwide. Our diverse study abroad programs vary in length from a year to a few weeks and cover timely and timeless topics such as sustainability and language learning. What every program has in common is a commitment to fostering intercultural and global competence in our students, host families, schools, and communities.
Description
Challenge yourself while supporting others
By volunteering with AFS you can:
-Work closely with experienced volunteers to find creative solutions
-Take on challenging situations for personal growth
-Polish practical skills to gain a competitive edge at school or work
-Train to become an intercultural learning facilitator
-Learn how to make better decisions and solve problems
-Develop leaderships skills you will use forever
AFS has volunteer opportunities for any schedule. Explore ways to join our worldwide volunteer community, connect with students and AFSers around the world, and make a difference no matter what your calendar looks like.
Engage in meaningful work that matches your skills, interests, and schedule -- for as little as a few hours a month.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
DATE POSTED
April 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Multi-Tasking
- Networking
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1 to 10 hours a month
- Good fit if you’re interested in (but not all of these required)… Mentoring Facilitating communication Gaining international experience Problem-solving and mediation Organization and coordination