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Argentina Germany Indonesia Philippines Denmark Brazil Costa Rica Dominican Republic Ghana How can I volunteer abroad with AFS? You’ve explored AFS’ volunteer abroad programmes online or met us in person. Now you are ready to apply! Here’s what to expect on your intercultural journey with AFS: Find a programme and start applying Once you’ve found the volunteer programme for you, hit apply and the AFS hosting organisation will get in touch directly. Search You’ve been selected! Not everyone becomes an AFS participant. We will do our best to match you with the right experience and ensure you are ready for an international volunteering programme. Now the fun begins! Commence your learning Before you depart you will be enrolled in our ground breaking Global Competence Certificate. A chance to prepare for the incredible journey ahead. Jump on plane or train and meet the world The team on the ground look forward to making your AFS experience an intercultural learning adventure you’ll never forget. how to get your parents to say yes! About AFS AFS is a leading study abroad program for secondary school students, supported and facilitated by trained staff and volunteers. Since 1947, AFS has prepared over 500,000 young people to gain the practical skills and knowledge valued by universities and employers—and needed to succeed in a global world. Read why AFS is the right choice My volunteer abroad programme with AFS "Helped me get my first job!" This experience changed my life forever. It forces you to adjust, to put things in perspective, to become independent, patient, grateful, and gives you an open-mind. My experience made me who I am today, helped me to get my first job in Belgium, introduced me to my best friends, convinced me even more that volunteer work is enriching and gave me long life memories.” — Saskia De Jonghe The Global Competence Certificate AN IMPORTANT CREDENTIAL FOR INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONALS This state-of-the-art Global Competence Certificate (GCC) program prepares you to successfully navigate new cultural environments—during your experience and long after you finish the program. Online intercultural learning modules combined with in-person sessions help you develop practical and global skills, knowledge and attitudes that employers need and mission-driven organizations believe will help achieve their social impact goals. Find out more about how to Global Up Volunteering abroad with AFS can help prepare for the global workforce Getting away from your comfort zone and pushing your boundaries is what this is all about. In that process you discover a part of yourself you did not know. After 8 months I feel a confidence I have never felt before. I feel ready to enter the job market and to make something out of my life. I want to encourage other young people to take the step to go abroad. You will come back with happy memories, crazy stories and loads of confidence.” — Marjolein Dieltiens A global perspective and a valued competitive edge Stand out from your peers by adding global” to your personal and professional identity. Stimulating AFS experiences provide young adults with a clear advantage in many ways and every profession—at home and around the world. That’s because living, studying, working and volunteering abroad helps you become more confident in unfamiliar settings, while sharpening practical cross-cultural skills valued in many universities, NGOs and workplaces. Gain certification in global competence AFS adult participants are supported by a Global Competence Certificate program that will help you better navigate your international experience and prepare you for a lifetime of cross-cultural encounters. Build essential skills for an international workforce Working and studying abroad helps you become a problem solver, decision maker, collaborator, team member and leader—and makes you more marketable in a global economy. Learn another language to communicate across cultures Studying another language exposes you to other cultures and perspectives—opening up your mind to respect world-views that may be new to you. Plus, more employers, educational organizations and NGOs rely on bilingual people to expand into new markets and help more people in need. Enhance any professional study with global experience Engineer. MBA. Tech specialist. Educator. Volunteer. Health professional. Artist. Whether solving social problems or creating new technology—international exposure makes you more flexible and willing to incorporate fresh ideas into your thinking. Experience another country without being a tourist AFS is not a travel program. Your daily routines abroad will enrich your life and your ability to connect with mindsets and work styles that are different than yours. Volunteer on the other side of the world International NGOs rely on volunteers, now more than ever, to help address some of the world’s toughest problems. They need volunteers who are comfortable and prepared to work in sensitive intercultural situations. Impact the UN Sustainable Development Goals Actively contribute to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals by volunteering on critical programs around the world. Over 70 Years of experience You can rest assured that with over 70 years of experience running exchange programs you are in the best of hands! Open up your world to new possibilities AFS intercultural adventures transform your life forever! We call it the #AFSeffect Become global Live with a new family in another country. Enjoy different traditions. Take time to appreciate, value and deepen your insights about other perspectives, cultures, religions and important world issues. Become change Open your mind to a new way to view the world and help others see the world the way you experience it. Build bridges across cultures by creating friendships that will last a lifetime. Become fluent Go to a new school, learn a new language and find ways to connect with people from other cultures and backgrounds–skills that you’ll take back home and use for a lifetime. Become yourself Discover new things about yourself and your place in the world. Learn how to turn challenging situations into valuable opportunities to grow and become more mature. The next generation of outstanding AFS programs. Trusted organization. Proven track record. Lifelong connections. Born from AFS values, adult programs are organized by a network of well-respected AFS and other organizations. We help adults find the right international program to achieve your personal...