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    • Bristol Bay/Dillingham
    • Fairbanks/Tanana District >
      • 2020 4-H Exhibition
    • Kenai Peninsula
    • Kodiak >
      • Interested Members
      • Kodiak Agriculture - Inspiring the Next Generation
      • At Home Kits
    • Mat Su/Copper River >
      • MatSu/Copper River 4-H News
    • Nome
    • Southeast >
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  • Statewide Programs
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4-H International Exchange Program

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4-H Global Citizenship International Exchange Programs

We live in an increasingly interconnected world. 

The U.S. Department of Education states that to succeed in the 21st Century workplace, students must develop “knowledge and understanding of other countries, cultures, languages and perspectives.” Alaska 4-H offers global education experiences to youth and their families through international cultural exchange programs.

Alaskan youth have an opportunity to immerse themselves in another culture as a member of a family, rather than as a tourist. Alaskan families have an opportunity for a cultural experience by hosting a youth from overseas. Both programs provide a world view and friendships which last a lifetime. The exchange programs are coordinated and monitored by the States' 4-H International Exchange Program. Since 1972, this non-profit organization has provided youth and their families safe, educational opportunities to experience other cultures and customs and to build lasting friendships through international programs which place youth with host families in different countries. 

The exchange programs are open to applications from any youth or family statewide; it is not necessary to be an active 4-H member to apply to any of the exchange programs. Upon participation, each youth automatically becomes a 4-H member and is eligible for 4-H activities. All kinds of families can participate and there is no foreign language requirement. Programs range from a few weeks to as long as a year.

The goals of the Alaska 4-H Exchange program are to provide Alaskan youth with opportunities for international friendship and to develop a global perspective. 

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Summer 2019

Good afternoon Alaska 4-H Exchange Friends, families and Supporters,

We are looking for volunteers to host and/or help with host family recruiting this year. We have both summer and academic year program opportunities, and value any assistance you can lend in finding host families in your community. To join one of two available video/conference calls please click the corresponding link below on either Thursday or Saturday. We also encourage those who are interested in hosting again, to join one of these calls or to contact the program directly at your earliest convenience.

*We will be having our first meeting this Thursday, Mar 27, 2019 @ 7:00 PM.*
*Join Zoom Meeting*
https://zoom.us/j/943287081
*One tap mobile*
+16699006833,,943287081# US (San Jose)
+16468769923,,943287081# US (New York)
*Dial by your location*
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
*Meeting ID:* 943 287 081
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abHaS3nq4g

*The second meeting will be this Saturday, Mar 30, 2019 @ 2:00 PM.*
*Join Zoom Meeting*
https://zoom.us/j/595817036
*One tap mobile*
+16699006833,,595817036# US (San Jose)
+16468769923,,595817036# US (New York)
*Dial by your location*
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
*Meeting ID: *595 817 036
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abHaS3nq4g

If you can't attend one of the meetings but are still interested in helping
with this year's program(s) please feel free to call me at your earliest
convenience.

Jason Floyd, President

FLOYD.ultd, LLC

S4-H International Exchange Programs, Alaska Volunteer Coordinator

907-831-6003
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