Connecting Lives, Sharing Culture
AFS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
AFS is an international, volunteer-based, non-profit, non-governmental, non-religious organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.
AFS CORE VALUES & ATTRIBUTES:
AFS enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world.
AFS seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion or social status.
AFS activities are based on our core values of dignity, respect for differences, harmony, sensitivity and tolerance.
AFS VISION FOR 2020:
"We pursue our mission by providing quality intercultural learning opportunities for a growing number of young people, families, other stakeholders and wider audiences, thus developing an inclusive community of global citizens determined to build bridges between cultures. Real life experiential learning, supported by structured reflection, is the core of our programs. We endeavor to link our intercultural learning opportunities to the defining global issues facing humanity. We reach out to past, current and future participants, volunteers, and other stakeholders using the media and technology they use."
Volunteers and volunteerism are who they are. Their organization brings about changes in lives through and for our global community of volunteers.
They are recognized as an educational organization by schools and the appropriate authorities. They work to create a regulatory environment that supports our programs.
As a learning organization, they welcome change and critical thinking. They are innovative and entrepreneurial in advancing the strategic directions, working together with others whenever appropriate.
Volunteers are the driving force behind all of the exchange programs offered by AFS. They are the backbone of the organization: a worldwide network of people who are committed to increasing intercultural understanding and communication. The dedication and support of these volunteers makes it possible for AFS Participants to embark on life-changing journeys of personal growth.
AFS Volunteers contribute their time and energy to help people develop the foundation to become responsible global citizens. During this process, they also have the opportunity to take part in an intercultural learning experience. Through their work with participants and host families, volunteers can learn more about their own cultures, practice other languages, develop leadership skills and take part in community activities.
In order to ensure that participants are supported throughout the exchange experience, volunteers are present in all the countries that AFS programs operate, as well as nearly all the communities with AFS activities or events. They are carefully trained and coached in the beginning by more experienced volunteers.
1. Learn.
Read about Benefits of Volunteering.
2. Apply.
Accomplish the Volunteer Interest Form.
3. Get Trained.
Receive training from AFS to prepare you in your volunteer role.
4. Change the World!
Share your time and individual talents with AFS-USA through volunteering to move intercultural understanding forward.
No. 3 Doña Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center
1600 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone and Fax: +63 (2) 584 2002
Email: info.philippines@afs.org
Web: http://www.afs.ph
They are recognized as an educational organization by schools and the appropriate authorities. They work to create a regulatory environment that supports our programs.
As a learning organization, they welcome change and critical thinking. They are innovative and entrepreneurial in advancing the strategic directions, working together with others whenever appropriate.
AFS Volunteers contribute their time and energy to help people develop the foundation to become responsible global citizens. During this process, they also have the opportunity to take part in an intercultural learning experience. Through their work with participants and host families, volunteers can learn more about their own cultures, practice other languages, develop leadership skills and take part in community activities.
AFS is Volunteer-Driven
With only 750 full-time staff members, AFS relies heavily on a global network of volunteers to run successful exchange programs. There are more than 40,000 AFS Volunteers who are active at every level of the organization, from grassroots efforts within the community to policy development roles on national and international boards. For program participants, these people are the primary point of contact and support within the community. They recruit and screen candidates and host families, organize orientations and group gatherings, act as liaisons with host schools and even organize social activities.In order to ensure that participants are supported throughout the exchange experience, volunteers are present in all the countries that AFS programs operate, as well as nearly all the communities with AFS activities or events. They are carefully trained and coached in the beginning by more experienced volunteers.
4 Steps to Become an AFS Volunteer
1. Learn.
Read about Benefits of Volunteering.
2. Apply.
Accomplish the Volunteer Interest Form.
3. Get Trained.
Receive training from AFS to prepare you in your volunteer role.
4. Change the World!
Share your time and individual talents with AFS-USA through volunteering to move intercultural understanding forward.
AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines
Unit 1607 16/F Antel Global Corporate CenterNo. 3 Doña Julia Vargas Avenue, Ortigas Center
1600 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone and Fax: +63 (2) 584 2002
Email: info.philippines@afs.org
Web: http://www.afs.ph
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