www.afs.org
AFS Intercultural Programmes UK
AFS is a long established international
non-profit network of over 50 national organisations with more than 60
years experience in this field. AFS is one of the world’s largest
voluntary organisations providing over 11,000 participants with an
intercultural learning experience each year. Cultural immersion provided
by AFS fosters intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop
the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and
peaceful world. It is the only organisation of its kind to receive a
citation from the United Nations in recognition of its services to world
youth.
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Volunteer for 6 month
placements with AFS Intercultural Volunteer Programmes in Latin
America, Asia or Africa on voluntary projects dedicated to healthcare,
education, community development social welfare, environmental
protection and other pressing human issues such as homelessness among
urban poor, (with a special emphasis on meeting the needs of
children). Participants live with a local volunteer host family and
are provided with an excellent support structure. Most applicants are
aged 18-29 and no language skills or qualifications are required. Some
countries accept participants up to 55 years old. Departures from the
UK are in January/March and Jul/Sep. The six-month programme cost is
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School Programme. A unique opportunity for
young people aged 15-18 to spend an academic year studying in one of over
20 countries. Participants live with a local host family and enrol in the
local school/college system. Departures from the UK are between July and
September. This programme costs £3,950. Other durations are offered.
Fundraising assistance is available for all
sending programmes. The money raised covers travel, medical insurance,
orientation materials and events, language tuition, and emergency support.
The host family provides food and accommodation. Some financial assistance
may be available for the Schools Programme.
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Hosting programmes are
also available for those who want to bring the world into their homes.
Volunteer host families host students from over 30 countries in the
UK.
The AFS student lives
as a member of the host family and attend local high school for an
academic year while they learn from our culture. The host family is
able to learn about the student’s culture first hand. Local volunteers
support the experience. |
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For Applications for all programmes please
contact the address below:
AFS Intercultural Programmes, UK
Leeming House, Vicar Lane, Leeds LS2 7JF
Tel: 0113 242 6136
Fax: 0113 243 0631
E-mail:
info-unitedkingdom@afs.org
Website:
www.afs.org
www.afs.org
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