Group Leader

 

The group leader

• choose the group members and makes sure each is matched with a participant from the twin group

• makes sure the host families are screened

• promotes interaction among group members

Organizes for the group

• leads members in planning and implementing the orientation, host program and follow up phases

• helps group members develop leadership and interpersonal skills

• return the required documents to your Regional Coordinator by the assigned due date

• raise awareness of the exchange with parents and throughout the community using information sessions, letters, local media, etc

• is aware of medical issues

Travels with the group

• participates in and supervises the group while visiting the twin community

• take responsibility for the group at all times while staying in the host community

• has a plan to deal with medical or other emergencies

• works with members to resolve personal and group difficulties that arise

• links the group with the YMCA Exchange office and stays in regular contact with Regional Coordinator

Makes arrangements

• completes all required forms, including the group leader evaluation form

• receives all travel documents from travel agent

• ensure that participants complete and return all evaluation forms to the address indicated

• encourage continued interaction between the groups to promote lasting links among participants

• encourage youth to share the experience with other groups