HOBSONS BAY INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
CHAPERON & STUDENTS

Applications are sought from interested persons wishing to participate in a Student Exchange Program with the City of Anjo, Japan, for a two week period in July/ August 2019.

Chaperon – To be eligible to apply the person must live or work in Hobsons Bay (applicants living in Hobsons Bay may be given preference and also past students who do not live or work in Hobsons Bay may apply).  The applicant must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate, develop a rapport with students and have the ability to supervise students aged between 14 and 17 years of age.  The Association will pay the successful applicant’s return airfare and arrange home stay accommodation for the duration of the visit.

Students – To be eligible to apply students must be aged between 14 and 17 years of age and must reside in Hobsons Bay.  The successful applicants will be required to pay $1,000 towards the cost of the program.

The successful Chaperon and Students will be expected to have an ongoing commitment with the Association.

Expressions of Interest lodged with the Hobsons Bay International Friendship Association Secrectary  at hbifa_secretary@outlook.com  who will provide Application Forms.

Closing date for applications will be  THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2018

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