Re-entry orientation
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Re-entry Orientation Overview
Re-entry or Post-Return Orientation is a time for returnees to reconnect with AFS in their local community, reflect on and discuss their overseas experience, as well as challenges they may be facing as they adjust back to life in the U.S. Often there will not be a large enough group of returnees in a given area or chapter to warrant holding an separate Re-entry Orientation. In this case area teams and chapters may wish to combine their Re-entry Orientation with their Post-Arrival Orientation, holding some sessions solely for returnees and others in which returnees and hosted participants are together. Returnees can also serve as helpers with the logistical side of the orientation, such as helping prepare meals, and/or "shadow" volunteer group leaders in preparation for any future participation as a group leader in their area.
Re-entry Orientation Objectives
Re-entry Orientation Quality Standards and Criteria
This page is under development
Re-entry Orientation Resources
- Return Travel Dates IPNH10, SMSH10, YPNH09
- Re-Entry Orientation Leader's Guide
- Re-entry Orientation Sign-in Sheet (under development)
- Re-entry Orientation Participant Evaluation (under development)
- Re-entry Orientation Volunteer Evaluation (under development)
- Coming Home: Focus on Re-entry 1
- Coming Home: Focus on Re-entry 2
- Coming Home: Focus on Re-entry 3
- Coming Home: Focus on Re-entry 4
- Culture/Country Specific Information
- Grants, Internships, Jobs in International Education for AFS Returnees and Others
Re-entry Orientation Best Practices
The purpose of this section is to share best practices regarding the Re-entry Orientation. They will also be considered for inclusion in the next version of the Re-entry Orientation 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 Re-entry Orientation - Timing
- Best Practices Re-entry Orientation - Invitations
- Best Practices Re-entry Orientation - Planning
- Best Practices Re-entry Orientation - Facilitation
- Best Practices Re-entry Orientation - Icebreakers
- Best Practices Re-entry Orientation - Energizers
- Best Practices Re-entry Orientation - Activities
- Best Practices Re-entry Orientation - Evaluation
- Best Practices Re-entry Orientation - Compliance
Orientation Expertise
If you are an experienced Re-entry orientation volunteer and would be willing to answer questions from other volunteers, please insert your name here.
Volunteer Positions Related to Re-entry Orientation
- Sending Re-entry Orientation Coordinator
- Sending Re-entry Orientation Group Leader
- Sending Re-entry Orientation Volunteer
Next Steps
Return to Orientation
