Hosting Mid-Stay Orientation Volunteer

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AFS-USA Volunteer Position Description

Contents 1 HOSTING MID-STAY ORIENTATION VOLUNTEER 2 Responsible to: 3 Works with: 4 Time Required: 5 Competencies Required: 6 Materials/Resources Provided by AFS: 7 Responsibilities: 8 Benefits to the Volunteer:

HOSTING MID-STAY ORIENTATION VOLUNTEER

The Mid-Stay Orientation Volunteer is responsible for assisting the Orientation Coordinator with the logistics of the orientation and may serve as a replacement Orientation Group Leader should one be needed on the day of the event.

Responsible to:

Hosting Mid-Stay Orientation Coordinator

Works with:

Mid-Stay Orientation Coordinator and Group Leaders

Time Required:

• 4-6 hours training in preparation for duties including reviewing Leader’s Guide and meeting with Orientation Coordinator
• A minimum of approximately 12 hours on the day of the event.

Competencies Required:

• Passion for the AFS Mission
• Ability to follow intructions, work independently
• Flexibilty
• Physical stamina – ability to put in long hours over a period of 1-2 days

Materials/Resources Provided by AFS:

• Mid-Stay Orientation Leader’s Guide

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the mandatory Orientation Group Leader training, facilitated by the Orientation Coordinator prior to the event.
• Assist in the set up of the orientation on the day of the event, i.e. posting signage, arranging chairs, collating written materials.
• Serve refreshments/meals to attendees.
• Serve as a replacement Orientation Group Leader should there be a no-show (optional).
• Provide feedback on and suggestions for improvement to the orientation content, organization, training, facilities, etc. to the Orientation Coordinator immediately after the event.
• Assist in tidying up the orientation site after the event.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

• Develop lifelong relationships with fellow volunteers, staff, and participants
• Develop greater intercultural competence through familiarization with AFS Orientation Framework and related Intercultural Education resources
• Obtain training in effective facilitation, team building, and intercultural learning activities
• Play a role in developing AFS as a leader in intercultural education in the U.S. and around the world.