Sending Pre-departure Orientation Group Leader
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AFS-USA Volunteer Position Description
Sending Pre-departure Orientation Group Leader
The Sending Pre-Departure Orientation Leader is responsible for facilitating small group activities included in the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation.
Responsible to: Sending Pre-departure Orientation Coordinator
Works with: Sending Pre-departure Orientation Coordinator, Group Leaders and Volunteers.
Time Required:
- 4-6 hours training in preparation for facilitator duties, including reviewing Leader’s Guide and meeting with Orientation Coordinator
- A minimum of 8 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:
Responsibilities:
- Participate in mandatory Orientation 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-Departure Orientation 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.
