Sign up to chaperone a student delegation!
Chaperones are advisors for student delegate groups. Responsibilities include:
Build a team of 5 students (Short on students? Nominate someone!)
Support formation of delegation.
Book hotel accommodations with our reservation blocks at Best Western Plus Willmar or Holiday Inn Express & Suites Willmar. You can call the hotels and tell them you are attending AFS for our reservation blocks.
Confirm travel arrangements. Civic Bridgers will provide regional "Park & Ride" accommodations with charter buses for student delegation groups. Advisors are also allowed to drive directly to Willmar Convention Center.
Coordinate communications with student delegations and their respective families. Portfolio Manager, Jasmine Nguyen, will provide updates for advisors leading up to AFS. Advisors are responsible for forwarding messages to student delegates and families as necessary.
Ensure all waivers, liabilities, and media release forms are signed prior to AFS.
Maintain emergency contact information for students in your delegation.
Advise delegation and support strategy.
Oversee student participation and timeliness at summit.
Manage students’ off-hours conduct.
(as needed) Lead fundraising efforts for delegation.
Registration fee waived for all chaperones.
NOTE: You are not required to teach in advance. Everything needed for the Summit will be provided for you.
