each event a soaring success. A greater number of volunteers taking up orienta ons, workshops and training reflected ac ve volunteer development. The Navratri and the Masterchef compe on became a huge hit and it's all thanks to our dear volunteers. The meet may have been virtual but the energy was real. It was heartwarming to see volunteers from all walks of life contribu ng to the #afseffect and #changemaking. Here's to wishing a happy, healthy and safe Interna onal Day to all AFS volunteers!”
How AFS India Celebrated Interna onal Volunteer Day By Drash Wani, Intern, AFS India “Volunteers are the bedrock of an organiza on as vibrant as AFS Intercultural Programs. With over 850 volunteers hailing from different parts of the country, AFS India, takes great pride in her people. COVID19 hit no differently to AFS India than it did to AFS Interna onal. Despite the offline exchanges i.e. sending and hos ng ac vi es coming to an unfortunate halt, our volunteers con nued to remain ac ve, throughout the pandemic and the lockdown. We commend the zeal and enthusiasm of our volunteers. Over a 100 volunteers from pan India a ended the AFS India Open House, organized on 28th November 2020. The town hall was nothing short of a Virtual Reunion for the en re AFS India family. To make the event more engaging, we had requested each chapter to present a 3 minute brief on their year round AFS ac vi es and achievements. It was overwhelming to see the volunteers present their stories with pride. As chapter heads con nued to speak for their ci es, praises, applauds and congratulatory messages kept swamping the chat box. AFS India Director, Divya Arora, extended her personal gra tude to each chapter for their amazing work and volunteering. Be it the community service for the COVID19 frontline warriors or the Saturday Surprises, volunteers across India have ac vely par cipated and made
Volunteer to create change Join a movement of ac ve ci zens helping people and communi eslearn to live together. Page 07 | November 2020 | Newsle er | AFS India
