We are always looking for caring, responsible, adult volunteers who can serve as a trusted friend, advisor and advocate to an Alray Scholar. As a mentor, you would support a scholar in developing important academic and life skills, identifying useful resources, making positive life decisions, and ultimately earning an Associate, Bachelor or vocational degree. Requirements…
Through our VITA program, your support will help us return over $4.6 million to the community. You will gain customer service and financial skills and experience through becoming a certified VITA IRS tax preparer. Not quite ready to do someone’s taxes? That’s okay! We also need help with greeting, intakes, and general office work.
This key volunteer position supports one or two international students, their host families and high schools. The AR serves as an unbiased advocate for the student, offering guidance and support to the student, family and school through regular contact with each participant. Most YFU volunteers serve in this position.
Interview prospective study abroad applicants, organize an Interview Day event in your local community.
Perform various tasks related to the International Student and host family program. These can include some or all of the following: recruitment, presentations, interviews, orientations, support, or administrative process.
Help prepare students for their study abroad experience through interactive workshops, games, and curriculum.
Provide basic procedural training and orientation to volunteers or program participants in partnership with the Field Director. They follow organizational guidelines and use standard YFU USA training and orientation manuals and materials.
Coordinate the activities of YFU alumni, facilitating communication within a field.
Give presentations or staff a booth at schools, meetings, conferences, festivals, fairs, and other events. Represent YFU at local functions. Support virtual information nights online and/or speak directly with applicants.
Provide leadership and supervision for other volunteers in a specific geographic area as directed by the Field Director.