AFS School Club

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.

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.

Moderators

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.

School Club President

Sending Officer

Hosting Officer

Volunteer Officer

Members

The Process

Partnership Inquiry

Schools and universities interested in applying as a Partner School may reach out to us through the ESR Contact Form.

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MOA Signing

AFS IPP sends a copy of the MOA template to the school for review, and negotiate terms before signing.

Establishment of AFS School Club

The AFS School Club Manual is sent to the Partner School.
The Partner School selects a Moderator for the AFS School Club and submits the list of officers, members, GPOA, and other documents as cited in the manual.

Orientation

AFS IPP will provide a kit containing essential informational materials for the Partner School
AFS IPP and Partner School will schedule a virtual orientation.

Program Implementation

AFS IPP disseminates Hosting, Sending, and Virtual Program opportunities throughout the year to Partner Schools
Partner School implements the GPOA and other related educational activities

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.

Stages

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, Clark, Dasmariñas, Laguna, Lipa, Manila, Nazareth, MOA, Asia Pacífic College, Fairview
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
Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School
World Citi College
Xavier School San Juan
De La Salle Lipa
Cainta Catholic College
Catanduanes State University
City College Calamba
Mariano Marcos State University
Escuela de Sophia of Caloocan
Brightwoods School
International School for Better Beginnings
Jose Rizal Institute Orani
University of Perpetual Help System DALTA – Molino

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
St. Anthony’s College
University of San Jose – Recoletos
Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center
Silliman University
Marie Ernestine School
Negros Oriental State University

MINDANAO
Jose Rizal Memorial State University
Xavier University- Ateneo de Cagayan
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

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