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Volunteer Opportunities at American Councils!

  • Are you interested in international affairs?
  • Do you want to contribute to improving intercultural communication and understanding?
  • Do you believe that youth exchanges can foster the political and economic development of the former Soviet Union (Eurasia)?
  • Do you want to learn about these cultures through the eyes of their young people?

There are several ways to volunteer!

Become a Volunteer Evaluator in Washington, DC

American Councils for International Education is in search of volunteers to evaluate scholarship applications of high school students from Eurasia, Afghanistan, Serbia and Montenegro. Evaluation of applications will take place from November to March. Training on how to evaluate applications in accordance with program criteria will be provided.

The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) is a cultural exchange program for secondary school students from Eurasia and Afghanistan, and the America-Serbia and Montenegro Youth Leadership Exchange (A-SMYLE) program, modeled after FLEX, provides the same opportunity to students from Serbia and Montenegro. Both programs are funded by the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. The programs provides scholarship funding for students to travel to the United States, attend a U.S. high school and live with a U.S. host family for a full academic year. FLEX was established in 1992 and the goal of the program is to provide young people with a cross-cultural living experience in a democratic society. Since FLEX’s founding, more than 16,000 students have been awarded scholarships.

Volunteer recruitment for the 2006-2007 evaluation period has been completed. Please check back in the fall for information regarding the 2007-2008 evaluation period.

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