Sponsored Programs Logistics Volunteer

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AFS-USA Volunteer Position Description

Sponsored Programs Logistics Volunteer

Responsible to: Sponsored Programs Orientation Leader

General Description: The orientation volunteer will work with the Sponsored Programs team on-site and/or off-site during either daytime or evening hours; volunteers will aid in a variety of projects including airport coordination, on-site event planning and off-site logistical planning.

Time Required:

• Hours will vary; orientation volunteers are welcome to determine what type of commitment will work best within their personal schedule.
• Length of commitment will vary; orientations vary in length depending on program and size of group. Orientation volunteers are not committed to extend their assistance for the duration of the event.

Competencies Required:

• Flexible
• Dependable
• Responsible
• Keen organizational skills
• Team oriented
• Comfortable working independently on various key projects
• Ability to maintain open lines of communication with fellow volunteers as well as Sponsored Programs staff

Training:

• No formal prior training is required

Materials/Resources Provided by AFS:

• Volunteer Registration materials & manual available online at afswiki.org
• Opportunity to join orientation volunteer conference calls prior to the event
• Orientation volunteer mailings sent prior to the event containing specific event information
• Meals and local transportation during event provided by AFS.

Works with:

• Staff
  • Sponsored Programs team

• Volunteer
  • Fellow orientation volunteers

Responsibilities:

• Directing students at the airport as they arrive/depart
• Checking on flight times
• Assisting students with shuttles/busses
• Aiding in a various on-site projects
• Setting up/working at the registration and/or departure desk
• Organizing games for early arriving students
• Directing traffic
• Answering student questions
• Organizing travel information
• Arranging student information
• Sorting passports/international flight information
• Providing general logistical guidance to all students and fellow volunteers

Benefits to Volunteer:

• Develop friendships with participants, volunteers and staff
• Engage in meaningful exchange of ideas with participants about their experiences abroad
• Enhance knowledge and understanding of differing cultures