Features, Advantages and Benefits of Having International Staff in YMCA Camps:
* is a clear expression of the
worldwide mission of the YMCA;
* enhances your YMCAs image in
the community;
* attracts new people and new
contributions to your YMCA;
* adds a unique dimension to
your camp program that is educational, stimulating, and fun;
* helps you "earn" your tax-free
status on a daily basis;
* has a positive impact on kids
and staff by providing positive role models from other countries/cultures;
* helps campers and staff feel
they are making a difference in the world through the YMCA and its programs;
* provides an opportunity for
people with international interests to meet and share concerns and hopes for the world;
* provides a positive impact on
youth development as you help prepare your campers for leadership in a global age;
* improves the quality of life
of people around the world;
* helps your Y make new links in
the community (universities, churches, schools, ethnic/cultural groups);
* enhances YMCA members'
experience and commitment;
* gives local YMCA an
opportunity to participate with overseas YMCAs to develop and/or strengthen partnerships and linkages;
* helps campers and staff become
aware of cultural differences and how to celebrate them;
* is "user friendly" and
available to both day and resident camps; often one phone call can get you started;
* in many cases the fee is about
the same or less than what a camp would pay to fill the position with an American counselor.
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