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"Invite a student to your life" AFS POLAND

https://poland.afs.org/program-goszczenia/

International exchange/ Intercultural expereince/ education

The project starts when a family invites a student/ learner from abroad to come, live and study in their home coutry. In this case, the focus is on students of different origin and cultures coming to live in Poland. The responsibility of the hosting family is to provide free accommodation and 3 meals per day for the learner. The student is welome to learn about the new culture (Polish culture), meet new friends and start a special bond with the hosting family, based on friendship and positive emotions.
Before the student's arrival the hosting family is visited by volunteers and help is offered to make sure that everything is ready for the student's arrival.

AFS POLAND

AFS POLAND is part of AFS INTERNATIONAL - an international NGO organization based on volunteering activities. The mission is to help build the world full of justice and peace. The main focus of the organization is intercultural experience which develops understanding and friendship. AFS was founded in Paris, back in 1915 (it was started as American Ambulance Field Service). After the World War I the mission of the organization was to build friendly relation between USA and France. After the World War II the organization started its inter-cultural exchange programme.
In Poland, the organization is appreciated and supported by: educational institutions, companies, individuals and scholarship founders.

Poland

ul. Rzeźnicza 4, 31-540 Kraków, Polska

https://poland.afs.org/

Contact lead organisation

The project aims to:
- promote intercultural experience
- promote the attitute of understanding and friendship
- teach understanding of different cultures

Local communities are encouraged to learn about different culture and traditions. They can meet a new friend from a different country and experience international exchange. Volunteers help the hosting family prepare for the arrival of a student from abroad - the hosting family is volunteering as well.

Roles of the volunteers

90%

Have been involved in the implementation

In Poland, the organization is appreciated and supported by: educational institutions, companies, individuals and scholarship founders.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMFyOjpOAXE

Intercultural, international exchange, international student, learner

Quality Standards of project with volunteers

I declare that my project meets all the quality requirements here listed

  • There are clear, planned outcomes for the local community based on identified needs.
  • Volunteers bring added value to the project and don’t replace paid staff.
  • Volunteers are recruited, trained and managed according to the quality volunteer management cycle.
  • The conditions of the opportunity are inline with the relevant legal framework in the country/ region concerned. Eg regarding insurance, expenses payments, agreements/contracts etc.
  • The volunteers are celebrated and thanked for their time and commitment.

Yes

  • The organization providing the volunteer opportunity demonstrates an inclusive approach. Volunteers from all backgrounds and situations are welcome.

Yes

  • There is the opportunity for the learning acquired through volunteering to be validated, if the volunteer desires it.

Yes

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