Message from the Chair
Tasmania has four AFS local groups, running programs in Devonport, Hobart, Launceston and Tamar Valley. The programs include:
• Hosting and sending students on intensive, semester and year programs
• Hosting and sending community service volunteers
The groups work together to run three camps each year. The camps provide preparation for departing students, induction and support for hosted students and a debrief for returned students. But most of all, the camps provide a great social occasion for an extraordinary group of young people from many countries of the world.
The four local groups provide most Tasmanians with easy access to a local group. The best way to learn about AFS is to come along to a monthly meeting of the local group and listen to the stories of the people who are participating in AFS as a volunteer or a participant. You will hear wonderful stories of the international friendships that people have experienced and relationships with host families that are almost as strong and generous as the relationships in a natural family.
For many people, an AFS experience is just the start – it is a powerful education experience, which stays with them for the rest of their lives.
There are many ways to become involved with AFS in Tasmania. Work as volunteer, within the local group, host a student or community service volunteer, or go overseas on an AFS Program.
Our aim at AFS TAS is to have more people involved, each doing less work and having more fun, enjoying the international friendships that AFS provides.
Come along to a group meeting – you will be welcome!
Mick Dudgeon
State Chair – AFS Tasmania
Upcoming Events
Tasmania End of Year Camp
28 – 30 November
Bayview
Bridport
Current Volunteer Position Vacancies
This year’s Hobart Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday 22nd November. If you wish to help and/or participate, this is a compulsory event for all hosted students, please contact Lolly Yin at: lolly2052@hotmail.com.
If you’re interested in volunteering for AFS in your local area, feel free to contact Mick!
