Volunteer w/International High School Students from Around the World (New London)
ORGANIZATION: AFS-USA (Eastern Lakes Region)
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As an AFS volunteer, you can engage in meaningful work that matches your skills, interests, and schedule -- for as little as a few hours a month.
Support International Students and Host Families
Foster intercultural understanding by working directly with nearby exchange students and their host families.
Build Connections with Local Schools and Organizations
Encourage new communities to explore the world by engaging with schools, organizations, and businesses in your area.
Bring Exchange Students to your Community
Introduce families to the benefits of hosting an exchange student and encourage them to open their doors and hearts to this amazing opportunity.
Prepare American Students Going Abroad
Help students achieve their dreams of studying abroad by sharing scholarship opportunities and guiding them through the application and orientation process.
Plan Events and Activities
Organize social, cultural and educational events for exchange students, host families, and community members.
About AFS
AFS-USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, 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.
History
AFS-USA honors the legacy of its founders-volunteer WWI and WWII American Field Service ambulance drivers-who emerged from the wars with a bold mission: to help prevent future conflict through educational and cross-cultural exchanges.
More than 70 years later, the AFS Mission continues to respond to the needs of an increasingly complex world, offering programs abroad in more than 50 countries and hosting international students from more than 80 countries. True to the spirit of our founders, these life-changing intercultural learning programs are made possible by the dedicated work of AFS Volunteers-more than 4,400 in the U.S. and over 50,000 worldwide.More opportunities with AFS-USA (Eastern Lakes Region)
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About AFS-USA (Eastern Lakes Region)
Location:
120 Wall St, New York, NY 10005, US
Mission Statement
AFS-USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, 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
More than 70 years ago, AFS was founded by WWI volunteer ambulance drivers as a means for creating a more just and peaceful world through greater intercultural understanding. They believed that young people could create real change by broadening their horizons and learning more about the diverse world in which they live. Today, this mission is more important than ever.
As an AFS volunteer, you can help to create and foster meaningful connections with students, families, and schools in your area. Explore ways to join our worldwide volunteer community no matter what your calendar looks like.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
New London & Surrounding AreasNew London, OH 44851
DATE POSTED
September 26, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Relationship Building
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible