AFS Program Information along with the Under Served Scholarship details

 AFS Program Information along with the Under Served Scholarship details

  A wonderful opportunity for students from middle income group who are deserving but cannot afford complete expenditure for one year program.

Scholarships for the Under Served 

Underserved Scholarship Fee Chart 

Annual Volunteer Meet 2016

Annual Volunteer Meet 2016

Annual Volunteer Meet 2016 was held at Delhi from 23^rd Oct to 26^th Oct. The venue for the meet was Anya Hotel, Gurgaon. On 23^rd after Welcome and Opening ceremony, Accountability Session was held followed by dinner. On 24^th , the invitees were segregated into 3 groups. One group attended Level W training, the other groups attended Volunteer Development Training and AFS Education goals. In the evening AFS Adventure was held, followed by a Gala Dinner. Dress Code of the dinner was blue.

On 25^th again volunteers were segregated into groups of 4. One group attended Leadership Training and for other groups Peace Education training was held in three different rooms, which was followed by Higher Studies in US and ICL Fast Track.

On 26^th, which was the last day of the meet, AFS Mandi was organized successfully, where different Chapters showcased the culture and tradition of their respective regions. It was a competition for which all the chapters worked really hard for winning. AFS Mandi was followed by the Award Ceremony. Indore Chapter managed to bag 6 Awards. Indore Chapter received Best Reporting Chapter, another award for School creating Global citizen was bagged by Daly College, Best Hosting School was also received by Daly College, Outstanding Volunteer award was received by Shivala Sharma of Indore Public School, AFS student Ambassador award by Shruti Bishnoi of St. Raphael’s, Best Stall was bagged by Indore Chapter. After the lunch we all said good bye to all the friends with fond memories in our hearts.

Country Wise Spots available and Status of Scholarships 

YPsc program (2017-18 cycle)

 

Please click on the following link for the status of Country Wise Spots available and Status of Scholarships available for the YPsc program (2017-18 cycle). 

Countrywise Spots Available ad Status of Scholarships

Here comes the Volunteer Award Season 2016!!

The award categories are as follows:

 

The Galatti Award 2016

Established in 1983, the Galatti Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service honors AFS volunteers whose longtime commitment, dedication and exceptional journey with the organization have advanced the mission and goals of AFS.

 

The Young AFS Volunteer Award 2016

Established in 2015, the Young AFS Volunteer Award for Outstanding Service recognizes young AFS volunteers whose creative ideas, fresh perspectives and boundless energy have made a difference advancing the mission and goals of AFS.

 

The #AFSChangeMaker Award 2016

Changemaking is in the DNA of AFSers. Our volunteers facilitate intercultural experiences that are as life-changing to themselves as they are to AFS program participants. AFS volunteers dare to create change, and that can be translated into innovations in our internal processes and operations, as well as into positive impact on local communities addressing the pressing challenges of our times. #AFSChangeMaker Award intends to honor this change making capacity.

 

Please refer to the Attached Documents for Details and Eligibility Criteria and submit your Application Forms (enclosed) for each Specific Awards by the deadline dates.

 

Last Date of Submission of entries: 20^th September, 2016

Announcement of Result: 5^th December, 2016

Application Criteria: The applicant must /should

·   be registered with the chapter

·   be an Active Volunteer (min one year)

·   be involved with the activity that have helped in achieving the vision and mission of AFS leading to its growth and development

·   have attended atleast one event at regional/national level

NOTE: The initial screening will be done at the National level.  Only the shortlisted names would be further shared with AFS INT. A single applicant can apply only for one category of awards. In case of multiple entries, the applicant will be disqualified.

 

Looking forward to many entries from all of you. 

Some Moments to Cherish!

AFS Exchange students Ester and Madison from Daly College enjoyed the hospitality of  Mrs. Roma Shah at her home on  23rd July 2016. Mrs. Roma showed them how to apply Henna on their hands and make different designs with it.She also helped them cook 'Vegetable Biryani'. The students had a great time experiencing Indian culture and Mrs. Roma's Indian hospitality.  

 

ESTER, MRS. ROMA SHAH AND MADISON

MEHENDI SESSION

LEARNING TO COOK INDIAN BIRYANI

 

18+ Programs ​and English Teacher Internship

Volunteer Services Program in Germany - Weltwaerts South-North ​

This Program is a social engagement project, which aims to create a new culture of voluntary involvement in Germany and to enable as many people as possible to commit themselves to the common good.

Working Fields: Social Sector, Education, Environment and Health Care

Requirements: Basic German Language skills are necessary: Level A2
Duration: One Year
Start Date: March 1st, 2017
Last date of application: Applications should reach us by August 23^rd, 2016

Volunteer Services Program in Germany - Weltwaerts South-North ​

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Volunteer Services Program in Germany - Federal Volunteer Service

This Program is a German Government Program which encourages volunteerism among young adults for public welfare, especially for social, ecological and cultural engagement. It also serves as a lifelong learning.

​​Working Fields: Social Sector, Education, Environment and Health Care
Requirements: Basic German Language skills are necessary: Level A2
Duration: One Year
Start Date: March 1st, 2017
Last date of application: Applications should reach us by August 23^rd, 2016​

​​Volunteer Services Program in Germany - Federal Volunteer Service
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English Teacher Internship in Colombia 

AFS India and AFS Colombia are offering English Teacher/ Teacher Assistant Internship Program for 120 participants in Colombia. With less than 1% of Colombian Public High School Students graduating with a pre-intermediate B1 Level of English, Colombia´s National Government set a goal a few years ago, for the country to become the most educated nation in the region by 2025.

Requirements: Native English Speakers/ Good Knowledge of English or Level C1 certified. ​​

Participants don’t need to be professional teachers but should have experience to work with children and youth and should be able to teach English.

​​Duration: One Year
Start Date: February End/ Early March 2017

Last date of application: 31st October 2016​

​Stipend: ​Approx. 580 Dollars per month, which should cover all personal expenses such as food, housing etc. 

English Teacher Internship in Colombia

FRANCE PROGRAM

AFS Exchange Students at

Colonel's Academy, Mhow

Colonel's Academy, Mhow organised a lovely programme for the AFS Exchange students on 3rd August 2016. The students were accompanied by AFS Volunteers Mrs. Kiran Agrawal, Mrs. Roma Shah and Mr. Parvez Khan from Emerald Heights. The students had a fun-filled day. Special thanks to Mrs. Keran Bahadur, Principal, Colonel's Academy, for the warm welcome and all the arrangements.

 Click on this link to view the Handbook for Counselors

 

Arrival Orientation- Indore Host Families, School, Parents- A Report

Click on the link below to view the report

Arrival Orientation-Indore Host Families, School, Parents

AFS Exchange to Hungary 

Aishwarya Joshi XI CIE,  Daly College, Indore

Certain events change the way we perceive others, their culture and their country, allow us to enlighten ourselves for wider cultural acceptability and peace and brotherhood. Such an experience took place in the summer of 2016 when a group of five students from The Daly College (24 from India) went on an AFS intercultural exchange to Hungary, Europe, and I was fortunate to be one of them...

The trip commenced with a fifteen days’ tour of Hungary starting from the grand capital of Budapest (the little Paris of East Europe). The architectural miracles of the 17th century along with the most modern architectural marvels, everything carved to perfection. We also visited Eger, site of the battle of Hungary against the Ottomans. Further, we went to the famed city of Balaton, named after its seemingly endless lake; the Lake Balaton. We also visited the city of Esztergom, the most notable aspect was perhaps the grand Cathedral and the Castle Museum. Besides visiting the historical monuments, we also did adventure sports like the famous obstacle course.

     

Apart from the country, the companionship we had was also exceptional. We stayed with American, Italian, Belgian, Columbian, Thai, Malaysian, and Hungarian students. Different languages, different etiquettes and different ways of living - to interact, learn and share about cultures, was a unique experience that helped us connect with each other. On the sixteenth day of the trip, after bidding farewell to all those of my delightful companions who made my first 15 days more than just memorable, I reached the northern city of Nyireghaza to meet my lovely host family; thus entering the second phase of the exchange program. Cultural hysteria was the first thing I underwent as we reached their home.

Everything was so different when I reached their home, including an Arctic breed dog and 15 other pets, from cats to chinchillas to hens and rabbits. The unique and exceptional aspect were that all of them were managed by 5 family members! The weather, in addition, made my mode of adaptation a little challenging; temperatures  fell to 6 degrees. I underwent a slight cold and a running nose initially. New atmosphere, new lifestyle,new school and minimum contact with India yet the same care and affection. This is when I got to feel the love and affection of my host family; my host mother made me a Hungarian syrup to cope up with cold. This initial phase trained me to adapt and accommodate, and enjoy my stay happily with my host family.