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ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International USA: Central Region-North
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1 person is interested
HI Minnesota/St. Paul 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 2017, we will begin recruitment for our international scholarship called Explore the World. This scholarship includes awarding $2,000 for international travel. Travel must include either an educational and/or volunteer component. We are looking to recruit less traveled individuals and/or individuals with less resources for travel to encourage travel and exploration for all.
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 using our standard grading system
Work with HI USA staff member(s) in implementing the program
Desired skills, qualifications:
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 and/or less resources for travel
Leadership experience
Marketing and social media experience
Time Commitment:
In general, approximately 3-5 hours per month
We will meet in person once a month at the hostel and then via conference call and email as needed
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.
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About Hostelling International USA: Central Region-North
Location:
24 East Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605, US
Mission Statement
To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people, through hostelling.
Description
Hostelling International-USA (HI-USA): HI-USA is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization affiliated with the International Youth Hostel Federation’s global network of more than 4,000 hostels in over 80 countries. Its mission is "to help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling." HI-USA hosts nearly 1 million travelers every year in over 60 hostels throughout the United States. We offer educational programs, ways for the community of travelers to connect, and more. www.hiusa.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
TBDMinneapolis, MN 55401
DATE POSTED
December 7, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Social Media / Blogging
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-5 hours per month