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4 people are interested
Travel Scholarship Committee Members Needed
ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International Houston
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
HI Houston Travel Scholarship Committee Members will provide oversight for and manage the HI USA travel scholarship program in their local community. Committee members will be collectively tasked with developing their local program with the support of HI USA staff and resources.
Starting in Jan 2019, we will focus on our international scholarship, which includes awarding $2,000 scholarships for international travel. Travel must include either an educational and/or volunteer component.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Participate as an active member of the committee, including regular attendance at monthly meetings and assisting with committee responsibilities
- Assist in travel scholarship planning efforts
- Assist in marketing the travel scholarship program in local community
- Participate in the selection of local travel scholarship recipients
- Work with HI USA staff member(s) in implementing the program
- All members have one vote in selecting awardees for scholarships, voting in new committee members, etc.
Desired skills, qualifications:
- Leadership experience
- Connections and familiarity with local community, including local universities, colleges and organizations that serve the 18-30 age range and/or communities that have less access to travel
- Marketing and social media experience
- Program development experience
Time Commitment:
- We are looking for someone to commit a minimum of one year
- In general, approximately 3-5 hours per month between January-April
- Attend scholarship reception with scholarship recipients in late Spring
- All applicants will be asked to complete the Become a Volunteer Form and HI USA Online Orientation which can be found here:
https://www.hiusavolunteers.org/HOC__Volunteer_Registration_Page
You can access the HI USA Online Orientation when you are logged into your account.
More opportunities with Hostelling International Houston
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hostelling International Houston
Location:
501 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, US
Mission Statement
To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.
Description
Hostelling International Houston is a non-profit hostel located in Montrose. We host people from all countries and walks of life as they visit our beautiful city. Through community dinners, tours of the city, and other events we strive to ensure our guests enjoy their trip, learn from one another, and leave with a positive impression of Houston.
In addition, to help further our mission we offer a variety of programs including free travel classes that include: World Travel 101, Women Traveling Solo, Europe on a Budget, Gay Travel, Family Budget Travel, and more!
For more information please visit www.hiusa.org/houston
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
501 Lovett BlvdHouston, TX 77006
DATE POSTED
December 10, 2018
SKILLS
- Social Media / Blogging
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training