Post-Arrival Orientation
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Post-Arrival Orientation Overview
The Post-Arrival Orientation is the second of the Four Mandatory Orientations that occur after a Hosted student arrives in the US.
This Orientation occurs on different dates in every region of the country. The date is set by each individual Team. However, as a general rule, this Orientation is usually held approximately 6 weeks after the students arrive.
The Post-Arrival Orientation is the first time that an Team gets to check in on the Hosted Students after they have arrived. It is often the most critical orientation for evaluating the relationship between the Student and the Host Family. Also keep in mind that for many students, this is the first orientation in the US that they will understand, as they are finally beginning to truly learn English.
Post-Arrival Orientation Objectives
Post-Arrival Orientation Quality Standards and Criteria
This page is under development
See page 5 of the Post-Arrival Orientation Leader's Guide.
Post-Arrival Orientation Resources
- Post-Arrival Orientation Required Logistics
- Post-Arrival Orientation Leader's Guide
- Post-Arrival Orientation Handbook
- Sample Schedule for Post Arrival Orientation
- Post-Arrival Orientation Sign-in Sheet
- Post-Arrival Check-in Questionnaires
- Concentric Circles of Participant Needs
- Post-Arrival Orientation Participant Evaluation (under development)
- Post-Arrival Orientation Volunteer Evaluation (under development)
- Post-Arrival Orientation Personal Safety Session
The Post-Arrival Orientation Personal Safety Session is included in the above versions of the leader's guide and handbook. We are including it here as a separate attachment for those who want to use up copies of the 07-08 version of the guide and handbook, which do not contain it.
- Post-Arrival Orientation Emergency or not? Activity
- Money Tips for the Times
- Culture/Country Specific Information
Post-Arrival Orientation Best Practices
The purpose of this section is to share best practices regarding the Post-Arrival Orientation. They will also be considered for inclusion in the next version of the Post-Arrival Leader's Guide. In this way we will have a continuous source of fresh and effective ideas and tools. Feel free to add other categories if your best practice does not fit within those listed below.
- Best Practices Post-Arrival Orientation - Timing
- Best Practices Post-Arrival Orientation - Invitations
- Best Practices Post-Arrival Orientation - Planning
- Best Practices Post-Arrival Orientation - Facilitation
- Best Practices Post-Arrival Orientation - Icebreakers
- Best Practices Post-Arrival Orientation - Energizers
- Best Practices Post-Arrival Orientation - Activities
- Best Practices Post-Arrival Orientation - Evaluation
- Best Practices Post-Arrival Orientation - Compliance
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Orientation Expertise
If you are an experienced Post-Arrival orientation volunteer and would be willing to answer questions from other volunteers, please insert your name here.
Volunteer Positions Related to Post-Arrival Orientation
- Hosting Post-Arrival Orientation Coordinator
- Hosting Post-Arrival Orientation Group Leader
- Hosting Post-Arrival Orientation Volunteer
Next Steps
Return to Orientation
