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19 people are interested
AFS Exchange Student Interviwer
ORGANIZATION: AFS San Francisco Bay Area
Please visit the new page to apply.
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19 people are interested
AFS support and coordinates 50 local SF Bay Area students to study abroad every year. AFS standards require all AFS study abroad program candidates have an interview as part of the application process.
These interviews mean:
- Assess the readiness of the candidate for a positive AFS experience, by verifying the student exhibits the Hallmarks of Successful Sending Participants and identifying any potential Red Flags.
- Provide insight into the student’s personality and interests to aid the volunteers in the host country in selecting a host family for the student.
- Foster a sense of the study abroad community and affiliation with the local team
- Complete the Sending Interview Form, which is a part of the online application to evaluate applicants' eligiblilty for AFS programs.
- Become familiar with the Frequently Asked Questions about Study Abroad page, or be able to refer to it during the interview as necessary.
This position is perfect for anyone with past study abroad expereince!
Volunteers in this role will register as an AFS Volunteer, do an online training, and will be partnered with an experienced volunteer (as appropriate).
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About AFS San Francisco Bay Area
Location:
1625 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, US
Mission Statement
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.
Description
AFS-USA (formerly the American Field Service), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in more than 40 countries around the world through independent, nonprofit AFS Organizations, each with a network of volunteers, a professionally staffed office, and headed up by a volunteer board.
We’ve been exchanging students throughout the world for more than 65 years. That’s six decades of history and experience in international education with an exemplary record of safety, security, and service to students, parents, and educators.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Through Out the San Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco Bay Area, CA 94107
DATE POSTED
March 29, 2017
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- Youth Services
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Community Outreach
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- As needed