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9 people are interested
Explore the World Scholarships: Committee Members Needed to Promote and Award Travel Scholarships
ORGANIZATION: Hostelling International New Orleans
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9 people are interested
The HI New Orleans Travel Scholarship Committee will promote the $2,000 need based scholarship for educational or service related travel abroad with the support of HI USA staff and resources, and award scholarships to local recipients from Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes in the spring. Learn more about the Explore the World Scholarship here: https://www.hiusa.org/programs/travel-scholarships/explore-the-world
Specific Responsibilities:
- Regularly attend monthly meetings
- Assist in travel scholarship promotion 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.
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
- Leadership experience
- Marketing and social media experience
- Program development experience
Time Commitment:
- One year minimum
- Approximately 3-5 hours per month
- Once a month in person, calls and emails 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.
More opportunities with Hostelling International New Orleans
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hostelling International New Orleans
Location:
1028 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70112, US
Mission Statement
To help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.
Description
Who We Are
We bring travelers together in the largest hostel network in the USA, but that’s just the start: from local tours and experiences, to experiential learning programs, HI USA strives to bring moments of cultural understanding to our guests and community members. HI USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, member-based organization that reinvests our surpluses back into our hostels and programs so they can have an even greater impact, year after year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1028 Canal St.New Orleans, LA 70112
DATE POSTED
September 25, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Interactive/Social Media/SEO
- Community Outreach
- Adult Education
- Resource Development / Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-5 hours per month