Pre-Return Orientation

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Contents 1 Pre-Return Orientation Overview 2 Pre-Return Orientation Quality Standards and Criteria 3 Pre-Return Orientation Objectives 4 Pre-Return Orientation Resources 5 Pre-Return Orientation Best Practices 6 Orientation Expertise 7 Volunteer Positions Related to Pre-Return Orientation 8 Next Steps

Pre-Return Orientation Overview

The Pre-Return Orientation is designed to prepare Hosted Students for their impending return to their Home Countries, as well as families and students to say goodbye to each other. It generally occurs 4-6 weeks before Departure Day. Often this orientation is combined with the Pre-Departure Orientation given to outbound AFSers, as it gives these students a chance to interact with current AFSers and ask them questions.

This orientation should provide host families and students with detailed information about the End of Stay including drop-off time, location, purpose, as well as any luggage limitations. Students should also fill out their program evaluations.

Students should be reminded that after school is out, there might be a number of friends and teachers whom they will not see again, so they need to say goodbyes and thank yous before school ends. Focus discussions on what students have learned, how they have changed during their exchange, and what lessons they should be taking home with them.

Pre-Return Orientation Quality Standards and Criteria

This page is under development

Pre-Return Orientation Objectives

• Pre-Return - End-of-Stay Orientation Objectives

Pre-Return Orientation Resources

• Pre-Return Orientation Handbook
• Pre-Return Orientation Leader's Guide
• Pre-Return Orientation Sign-In Sheet
• Pre-Return Orientation Participant Evaluation
• Pre-Return Orientation Volunteer Evaluation (under development)
• Pre-Return Personal Safety Session
• One-on-One Pre-Return/EOS Meeting Guide
• One-on-One Pre-Return/EOS Meeting Leader's Guide
• Culture/Country Specific Information

Pre-Return Orientation Best Practices

The purpose of this section is to share best practices regarding the Pre-Return Orientation. They will also be considered for inclusion in the next version of the Pre-Return 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 Pre-Return Orientation - Timing
• Best Practices Pre-Return Orientation - Invitations
• Best Practices Pre-Return Orientation - Planning
• Best Practices Pre-Return Orientation - Facilitation
• Best Practices Pre-Return Orientation - Icebreakers
• Best Practices Pre-Return Orientation - Energizers
• Best Practices Pre-Return Orientation - Activities
• Best Practices Pre-Return Orientation - Evaluation
• Best Practices Pre-Return Orientation - Compliance
• Best Practices Pre-Return Orientation - Host Parent Involvement

Orientation Expertise

If you are an experienced Pre-Return orientation volunteer and would be willing to answer questions from other volunteers, please insert your name here.

Volunteer Positions Related to Pre-Return Orientation

• Hosting Pre-Return Orientation Coordinator
• Hosting Pre-Return Orientation Group Leader
• Hosting Pre-Return Orientation Volunteer

Next Steps

• End of Stay Orientation

Return to Orientation