What is AFS School Club?

The AFS School Club is a school-based support system of the AFS IPP National Office to carry out the organization’s mission through the synergy of committed, responsible, and motivated volunteers dedicated to advancing Global Citizenship Education (GCED) through various initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

AFS School Club is established within the partner school and is under the direct supervision of the Educators and School Relations staff of the National Office. It is run by school-affiliated volunteers functioning as 1 Moderator, 4 key Student Officers, and Members.

Working together with the AFS School Club are province-based community volunteers composed of non-school-affiliated individuals and AFS alumni committed to the mission of the organization.

  • To assume all executive responsibilities of the club and serve as the chief spokesperson and one of the points of contact with the National Office.
  • To offer students opportunities to exercise initiative, judgment, and leadership skills and to experience autonomy in self-directed social, educational, cultural, and recreational activities in accordance with the AFS mission.
  • To guide the club and ensure its alignment with AFS values and objectives. They serve as a mentor to student leaders, offering support in planning and executing activities, facilitating communication with school administrators, and coordinating with the local AFS Community.
  • To be available to sign all forms as needed by the clubs. Forms include, but are not limited to, event, fundraiser, and other necessary documents.

The Process

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MOA Signing

  • After formalizing a partnership with AFS through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), the school is now eligible to establish an AFS School Club within its academic community. Each school may have its own internal process for recognizing and establishing student organizations.
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Establishment of AFS School Club

  • AFS IPP sends the AFS School Club Manual to the partner school.
  • Once your school has approved the formation of the AFS School Club, the following documents must be submitted to the ESR staff to formalize your recognition as an AFS Partner School Club, via email ([email protected]):
        • List of Club Officers and Moderators
        • List of Club Members
        • General Plan of Activities (GPOA)
        • Supporting School Documents (optional)
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Orientation

  • AFS IPP National Office conducts either a virtual or in-person orientation led by the Educators and School Relations staff.
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Program Implementation

  • Partner school implements the GPOA and other related educational activities.

Selection Process for Members

By becoming a member of an AFS School Club, you become an AFS Volunteer, by extension. Being a volunteer under AFS is a one-of-a-kind, life-changing journey. Below is the recommended procedure in selecting member volunteers.

  • Application
    • School Club Registration
    • Signing of Volunteer Code of Conduct
  • Admission
    • Confirmation Letter
    • Volunteer Kit
    • Online Foundations of Intercultural Learning (officers-exclusive)
  • Participation
    • Activities on GCED, ICL, and cross-cultural understanding
    • Sending, Hosting, Volunteer Community and Development Program initiatives
    • Fundraising
  • Post-Participation
    • Service Evaluation Form

AFS Community

The AFS Community serves as the secondary support system of AFS IPP in carrying out the organization’s mission through expanding access to intercultural learning programs guided by the institutionalization of non-traditional fund development program. In the process, inculcating the spirit of volunteerism and fostering cultural understanding amongst communities.

Know more

Partner Schools

List of Partner Schools with Active Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)

LUZON
University of Northern Philippines
Northwestern University
Saint Mary’s University
University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao
University of Baguio
University of the Cordilleras
National University Baliwag
National University Clark
National University Dasmariñas
National University Laguna
National University Lipa
National University Manila
National University Nazareth
National University MOA
National University Asia Pacífic College
National UniversityFairview
Crecencia Drusila Lopez Senior High School
De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite
University of Batangas Lipa, Batangas City
Batangas State University
Life College
Bicol University
Universidad de Sta. Isabel
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School
World Citi College
Xavier School San Juan

VISAYAS
Technological University of the Philippines Visayas
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University
Southland College
National University Bacolod
STI West Negros University
University of St. La Salle Bacolod
Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center
Angelicum School
Northwestern Visayan Colleges
University of Antique
Filamer Christian University
St. Paul University Dumaguete
Tanauan School of Craftsmanship and Home Industries
San Policarpio National Highschool
San Isidro National High School
Tolosa National High School
Saint Anthony’s College

MINDANAO
Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan
Jose Rizal Memorial State University
Liceo de Cagayan University
Capitol University
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP)
Brokenshire College
Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai International School
Holy Trinity College
Mindanao State University – General Santos