AFS Weltwarts Program

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AFS

PHILIPPINES


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AFS Statement of Purpose

AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit

organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities tohelp people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding

needed to create a more just and peaceful world.


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AFS Core Values and Attributes

AFS enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and

understanding in a diverse world. It acknowledges that peace is a dynamic concept

threatened by injustice, inequity and intolerance.

AFS seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all

nations and cultures. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental

freedoms without the barriers of race, sex, language, religion or social status.

AFS activities are based on our core values of dignity, respect for differences,

harmony, sensitivity and tolerance.


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2008-The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and

Development (BMZ) started a new volunteer service program to

foster volunteer service abroad.

The program is called Weltwarts,literally means towards the world.

The idea behind the volunteer service is the successful formula of learning by

serving and its aims are two fold:

- To achieve added developmental valie for the partner projects in terms of

help towards self-help, and

- To spark new interest in development issues in Germany.


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Must have passed their 18th and not yet reached their 29th birthday when

signing a contract for the program.

Men and women are eligible alike

German citizens or right of residence in Germany

Open-minded, eager to learn, team players who are interested in culture

and conditions in developing countries, prepared to work hard and withdedication in the country to which they are sent

Completed a vocational training course or graduated from secondary

school or similar.

Good basic knowledge of a language spoken in the host country.

Participate in all components and events that make up the special training

programme for volunteers.Be prepared to get actively involved in development policy activities

before, during and after their assignment abroad.

Participants Profile


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2008- MOU was signed between AFS-Philippines

and Gawad Kalinga

2009- The first Weltwarts Volunteer was hosted in

the Philippines

2010- The number of Weltwarts participants in the

Philippines increased to three (3)

2011- AFS Philippines is expecting six (6) Weltwarts

volunteers


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THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION

Fieldwork Oriented

Capable to commit for the full length of the program

Willing to contribute to logistics

Share ideals of Intercultural Learning

Provide healthy environment for the participant

With many different projects

Youth-friendly

Open to participant ideas

Have real expectations on participants skills

With projects where theres a result the participant can see

Believe in the value of volunteeringWell establish

Have an internal support structured


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THE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES

Give full description of what the pax job will be, and other

information

Be aware of the Program Rules and Participants

responsibilities

Have authority over the participantHave English Knowledge

Assign a mentor to the participant

Takes the time to train the participant in their work

Give concrete tasks to participants

Respect the cultural differencesShares AFS values and differences


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ACCOMMODATIONS, FOOD AND

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Participant will be hosted by a host family residing outside of the GK

Village.

It is necessary that the participant, although will not be hosted in the

village be assigned to a family in the GK community. This is to provide

support for the participant while in the area.

Participant will have to be in the GK Village 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. In case of

special events during the weekend, participant may opt to attend.

Participant may be invited for overnight activities inside the GK village

upon the approval of the host family, GK village, and the AFS national

office.

Participant will be provided meals by their host family. They can bringpack lunch when in the GK village.

Participant is responsible for his/her expenses.

Participant will be provided transportation from his host familys house to

project site. He/she may also learn how to take public transportion.


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DURATION OF STAY: 11-12 Months

ORIENTATIONS:Arrival Orientation/ Mid-Stay Orientation/ Year-endOrientation

LANGUAGE TRAINING: Encourage participant to learn the local dialect.


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Cardinal Rules

-NO DRUGS

-NO DRIVING

-NO HITCH HIKING


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PENALTY FOR VIOLATION OFAFS CARDINAL RULESIMMEDIATE

EARLY RETURN(ER)


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Other Cases of Early Return- PREGNANCY- ILLNESS- ACCIDENTS-

EXTERNAL CONDITIONS


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ALCOHOL Obey the laws of the Host Country Host Family approval needed beforedrinking Abusive alcohol use might result in anEarly Return


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Smoking Smoking is not allowed. The rule is being mandated by AFSInternational


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TravelIndependent travels outside ofcommunity :Self-organized trips from the participant require the permission of theAFS National Office, Sending Country, Host Family, GK village andNatural Parents . Travels are only allowed 3 months after arrival.


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AFS participants are not tourists and are not considered fullyindependent to travel alone.Traveling with visiting natural family, relatives or friends is notallowedAn authorized adult must accompany on any overnight travel.Accomplish Travel Waiver and Travel Request Form.Visits by natural family, relatives and friends are discouraged, asthese can be very disruptive.

Travel


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SPORTS

A waiver is needed if participants desire to beinvolved in all kinds of outdoors and extremesports and activitiesi.e. surfing, rock/wall climbing, bungee jumping,sky diving and the like).


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MEDICAL EXPENSES

AFS participants are covered by the AFSInsurance. Medical Expenses will be reimbursed.


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WELTWARTS Volunteersin the Philippines


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TEACHER ASSISTANT


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COMMUNITY PROFILING


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ESTABLISHED A SOCCER TEAM


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RELIEF OPERATIONS-Ondoy


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ANN BRITT OHLSEN

Host Community: GK Poveda, Taguig

METRO MANILA

Host Family: The Delos Santos Family


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TEACHER ASSISTANT


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TILMAN REINER

Host Community: GK Bacolod

Host Family: The Franco Family


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SIMON SCHROEDER

Host Community: GK Cebu

Host Family: The Obenzia Family


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BUILDING HOUSES


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TEACHER ASSISTANT


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THANK YOU!ARMIEYAH D. AYOB

Unit 1607, 16/F Antel Global Corporate Center

J. Vargas Street, Ortigas Center

Pasig City 1600

(2) 584-2002

0917-571-4589

AFS Weltwarts Program

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