Volunteers should, as soon as possible, discuss ‘career path’ options with their local chapters. The assessment process begins with an initial conversation with the local chapter to discuss the skills and strengths the new volunteer is able to contribute, as well as which skills and knowledge they would like to gain, and motivations and interest(s) in volunteering with AFS.

In addition, an orientation to volunteering with AFS provided at the local or regional level would provide an overview of the organization, volunteer career path options, as well as emphasizing the possibility of creating new pathways based on volunteers’ interests.

It is important to take into consideration a volunteer’s availability for AFS tasks and responsibilities, as well as AFS’s needs for tasks and roles to be filled.

We created the main categories of a good enough job description. Could you choose an AFS role or task and develop it? Is anything missing? The rule here is making it simple and clear. If you want to attract good people, potential volunteers need to know what they are getting out of their volunteering experience.