Host a youth leader from Africa this summer!
ORGANIZATION: WorldOregon
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One of the most powerful ways a international visitor can learn about U.S. life and culture is by connecting on a person-to-person level; there is no better way to truly connect on a personal level than by hosting an international visitor in your home.
Participants on this U.S. Department of State-funded program are between the ages 15 and 18 and are recruited from across Africa. During the program, the students engage in workshops on leadership and service, community site visits related to the program themes, interactive training in conflict resolution, presentations, visits to high schools, local cultural activities, and homestays with local American families. A key component of the program is for participants to develop follow-on community-based projects in their home communities to effect positive change after their return home.
We are currently seeking hospitable Portland-area residents to open their homes to these youth for the duration of their stay in Portland. Host families provide a supportive and welcoming environment, an individual bed, breakfasts and dinners, and may assist with transportation to and from WorldOregon's downtown office. Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the visitors will participate in workshops and program activities coordinated by WorldOregon.
To become a host, or for questions, please email laura@worldoregon.org.
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About WorldOregon
Location:
1207 SW Broadway, Suite 300, Portland, OR 97205, US
Mission Statement
The mission of WorldOregon is to engage Oregonians with the world and broaden public awareness and understanding of international affairs. We serve as a community resource on international affairs; enhance international education in the schools; and sponsor international professional visitors.
Description
WorldOregon offers over 40 public programs each year with experts and world leaders; hosts over 500 emerging leaders and entrepreneurs from around the globe and provides assistance to K-12 schools in their important work of teaching students to become citizens of the world. WorldOregon is a private, non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1207 SW Broadway, Suite 300Portland, OR 97205
DATE POSTED
July 30, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training