Volunteers – Nominate Returnees for D.C. Training:
Returnee Initiative was very excited that the Returnee Re-entry/Welcome Home proposal passed and we are ready to move forward with the next steps! There were several Teams interested in implementing the reentry/welcome home event in their Team and we would like to continue to extend this invitation with support from Returnee Initiative. On behalf of the Returnee Initiative, we are reaching out to you to ask for your nominations of active or interested Returnees in your Teams, who would be enthusiastic in helping to develop and lead re-entry/ welcome home events in your Team. Up to 15 Returnee participants will be selected to receive a paid trip to Washington, D.C. Thursday, June 21st – Friday June 29th. They will receive two days of leadership development and re-entry orientation training followed by five days of facilitating End of Stay orientation groups for departing international students.
Please submit your Returnee nominations by Thursday, May 17, 2012.
Returnees from the past 10 years – Apply for Returnee Initiative Training & Group Leader Opportunity:
Here is an opportunity to become a Returnee Initiative Member and participate as a YES End of Stay Group Leader. Are you interested in becoming more active with the Returnee Initiative? Are you looking for a way to connect with hosted students and other AFSers? If yes, then this is the opportunity for you! Up to 15 Returnee participants will be selected to receive a paid trip to Washington, D.C. for two days of leadership development and re-entry orientation training followed by five days of facilitating End of Stay orientation groups for departing international students. You must be available and able to commit for the entire event from Thursday, June 21st – Friday, June 29th. In light of the recent proposal passing for Returnee Re-entry Orientations, we are extending this opportunity to Returnees who can make a one year commitment to being a Returnee Initiative Member and more importantly are enthusiastic in being a leader in their local Team to develop a re-entry welcome home event for recent Returnees. Please note: In order to participate in this event, you must be a registered AFS Volunteer at the time of the event.
To apply, submit your application form by May 17, 2012.
Returnee Initiative Intern job opportunities!
The AFS-USA Returnee Initiative is seeking 3 interns to develop and expand the AFS Returnee network and engagement. This internship is a great way to build on your AFS experience and gain transferable work skills and experience.
The application deadline is May 16, 2012. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to returneeinitiative@afsusa.org. For full details, please refer to the Returnee Initiative Intern Job Description.
*If you have any questions please contact: returneeinitiative@afsusa.org.
Congratulations to Kayla Mallery!
Congrats to Kayla Mallery, AFS 2008 Italy Returnee, for being selected for this year’s EFIL Volunteer Summer Summit Opportunity in Latvia, Europe. Kayla is an active Returnee Volunteer in Southern New England Team, as well as, an active Returnee Initiative member. We are very excited to send Kayla to the Volunteer Summer Summit and look forward to hearing about her experience! The Volunteer Summer Summit is the largest annual gathering of volunteers in the AFS network. Together with over 200 AFS volunteers from all over the world, participants will enjoy a wide range of workshops, intercultural learning, inspiring environment, networking opportunities, a community project, delicious Latvian food, late-night activities, and more AFS fun!
