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April 02, 2008
AFS INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS: PROGRAM LEADER – ARABIC SUMMER LANGUAGE INSTITUTE IN EGYPT
About AFS Intercultural Programs/USA:
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership. For over 60 years, AFS-USA has provided international education opportunities to young people. Most recently, AFS has developed a host of new programs to address the needs of our changing global society. Through the addition of these global youth exchange programs, AFS has been steadily strengthening its outstanding commitment to its core mission. The organization has demonstrated a notable dedication to responding to the climate of the times; the origins of the Department of State sponsored youth programs developed as a direct response to specific global needs. The Arabic Summer Language Institute is a scholarship program for American high school students to participate in an intensive Arabic study course in Egypt, while living with an Egyptian host family and immersing themselves in the local culture. The course takes place over six weeks during the summer, with a series of pre-departure orientation conference calls in the spring.
AFS-USA is equally proud of its network of more than 5,000 volunteers located in communities throughout the United States. Our staff and volunteers work in partnership to deliver quality intercultural exchange experiences to those young people participating in the above programs. A truly volunteer-based organization, AFS is also strongly committed to more than 30,000 volunteers worldwide.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Two (2) Program Leaders will accompany 30 American high school students to Egypt for the duration of the program, in order to teach English to the participants’ host siblings and to provide on-program support to the American high school students. The Program Leaders will design and carry out the English language instruction to host sibling with a wide range of English abilities. The Program Leaders will work closely with AFS Egypt volunteers to support American students in their cultural immersion process.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
• Participation in six to eight pre-departure orientation conference calls with the American students
• Lead two sessions at the Gateway orientation before departure
• Work with AFS staff in the United States and Egypt to problem solve should unexpected logistical and cultural situations arise
• Communication with AFS-USA Sponsored Program staff
• Collaborative planning with fellow Group Leader
• Design of English language curriculum for Egyptian host siblings
• Teach English language courses to 15 – 20 Egyptian youth in a low resource environment
• Assist AFS Egypt volunteers in providing support to American participants
• Participate in post-program debriefs
• Submit multi-page program summary
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-cultural learning
• Strong ability to connect with diverse groups of people across cultures and to make them feel valued
• Experience working with groups of people 15 – 18 years of age
• Ability to respond to unexpected logistical and cultural situations
• Previous teaching experience
• Commitment to volunteer work
• Previous work with volunteers
• Attention to detail and well organized
• Flexibility
• Possession of a good phone manner
• Event/conference planning experience
• At least 22 years of age
• Study abroad and/or international travel experience
• Position requires approximately 15 hours of preparation before the group convenes at the Gateway orientation. During the program, the Program Leaders will spend approximately 15 hours each week teaching English in addition to time spent preparing lessons, working with Egyptian volunteers and American students. Weekends on program are usually spent on scheduled AFS activities and excursions.
DETAILS AND BENEFITS
This is an unpaid volunteer position. AFS-USA will pay lodging and meals while on program, domestic and international travel and on-program transportation. The volunteer leader will be responsible for incidental expenses, visa/passport fees and medical insurance. Prior to departure the Program Leader will be provided an advance to cover program-related expenses. Upon return, the Program Leader will submit an expense report with accompanying receipts.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to Marilyn Stotts, AFS-USA Sponsored Programs Associate by Tuesday, April 15 by sending an email to ArabicSLI@afs.org with the subject line “Program Leader application”. Resumes not accompanied by a cover letter will not be considered.
AFS-USA, Inc
1 Whitehall, Second Floor
New York, NY 10004
Email: ArabicSLI@afs.org
Fax: 212.299.9090
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