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The
AFS Community Service Program is an outstanding opportunity
for Young Adults (aged 18-29) who are high school graduates.
This AFS program offers participants to gain an exceptional
intercultural experience while working as a volunteer in a
local community in another country for a period of up to 6
months. The program provides the ultimate intercultural
experience for young adults who would like to make a
positive impact on communities in need of help.
Participants
can go to one of four countries (Costa Rica, Brazil,
Paraguay or Thailand) during either August –January, or
January through June – it’s your choice.
What do
participants get out of this experience?
Travel and working experience overseas
Spanish or Thai language skills, as well as English language
enhancement
A choice of one of three destinations in Latin America or
Thailand
Immersion in a local community living with a host family and
working as a volunteer in a non-government community-based
organization.
Become part of a local AFS group and engage in social and
orientation AFS activities designed to support you and
enhance the experience.
Inclusive program package covering international and domestic
travel, medical insurance, visa application, host family
placement, 24 hour emergency assistance overseas as well in
Hong Kong orientation, support and guidance from the AFS
network in Hong Kong and overseas before, during and after
the experience, involvement in our extensive AFS Alumni
network.
What skills
will you gain?
Global Citizen? International Ambassador?
That’s you! You’ll become part of an international network of
“AFS ambassadors” representing your country and culture. You
become a confident and competent global citizen and
understand the world you live in much better. You gain
outlook, maturity and self confidence as you step out of
your comfort zone and learn about the real world from an
international perspective.
Adventure, excitement and a fantastic time.
An AFS exchange is living in a totally different culture,
learning about a new language and culture. The stories and
the people you get to know while you see, hear, live and
learn on the other side of the world is something you’ll
never forget.
Stand out. Develop an edge.
Tomorrow’s Leader. You’ll be doing something that is
unique. The experience of an AFS community service program
is a significant benefit for employment opportunities and
for tertiary studies. You gain valuable work experience and
there’s the confidence, maturity and the leadership skills.
The career profile of AFS returnees over the past years is
impressive. Community Service participants stand out in
particular because of their demonstrated preparedness and
ability to make a difference for people in need.
Is it for me?
AFS Community Service program is for 18-29 year olds who have
or are about to finish high school.
It’s for young adults are after an authentic overseas
experience but prefer work experience
It’s an excellent program for AFS returnees who would like to
add international work experience to their resume and are
keen on another intensive intercultural experience.
Select a county
What
is the fee, and what does it include?
Participation fees is HK$30,000. All fees include medical
costs, AFS orientation, and program materials, food and
lodging are provided by voluntary host family. AFS
participants will live with host families selected by AFS.
The family homestay provides an opportunity to learn
first-hand about the culture as well as to enhance language
ability. Visa fees and international travel fees are the
expense of the participant.
Application
Deadline: 1 March 2007 |
