Hosting Pre-Return Orientation Group Leader

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AFS-USA Volunteer Position Description

Contents 1 HOSTING PRE-RETURN ORIENTATION GROUP LEADER 2 Responsible to: 3 Works with: 4 Time Required: 5 Competencies Required: 6 Materials/Resources Provided by AFS: 7 Responsibilities:

HOSTING PRE-RETURN ORIENTATION GROUP LEADER

The Pre-Return Orientation Group Leader is responsible for facilitating small group activities included in the mandatory Pre-Return Orientation.

Responsible to:

Hosting Pre-Return Orientation Coordinator

Works with:

Pre-Return Orientation Coordinator, Group Leaders and Volunteers.

Time Required:

• 4-6 hours training in preparation for facilitator duties, including reviewing Group Leader’s Guide and meeting with Orientation Coordinator
• A minimum of approximately 24 hours to help set up, lead and evaluate the orientation

Competencies Required:

• Recent (within 1-5 years) experience in intercultural setting
• Effective listener in one-on-one situations
• Effective facilitator in small (10-12) group settings
• Good team building skills (motivating, negotiating, mediating, problem-solving)
• Passion for the AFS Mission
• Physical stamina – ability to put in long hours over a period of 1-3 days

Materials/Resources Provided by AFS:

• Pre-Return Orientation Group Leader’s Guide
• Pre-Return Orientation Handbook

Responsibilities:

• Participate in mandatory Orientation Group Leader’s training, facilitated by the Orientation Coordinator prior to the event.
• Assist in the set up of the orientation event on the day of the event.
• Lead activities and discussions for a group of 12 or fewer people as directed by the Pre-Return Orientation Group Leader’s Guide and the Orientation Coordinator.
• Provide feedback on and suggestions for improvement to the orientation content, organization, facilities, etc. to the Orientation Coordinator immediately after the event.
• Share any concerns about individual attendees with the Orientation Coordinator.

Benefits to 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 • Contribute to the development of intercultural competence in others • Opportunity to utilise and develop facilitation and team building skills • Play a leading role in developing AFS as a leader in intercultural education in the U.S. and around the world.