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AAFSW and Cox Foundation’s Volunteer Map Project

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Help AAFSW and Cox Foundation onnect volunteers by entering important data and writing case studies to create an international map

As part of an Una Chapman Cox Foundation project, AAFSW is looking to contract three (3) individuals for this new project. These individuals will each be paid a stipend of $400 for the work.  AAFSW and the Cox Foundation will create an interactive and searchable volunteer map for the Foreign Service community.  The final product, housed on FSHub.org, will serve as a resource for members of the foreign service community to learn about volunteer opportunities at overseas posts or in the Washington, DC area.   In addition, a collection of 10 case studies/best practices that highlight exceptional volunteer projects around the world will be created. The project will continue to support and promote volunteerism as a form of diplomacy.  

AAFSW is seeking individuals interested in the following tasks:

  • To write ten Case Studies/Best Practices that highlight exceptional volunteer projects around the world.  As a starting point, AAFSW will provide previous nominations for the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA).  The writer can consider these projects or suggest other projects known in the foreign affairs community as exceptional volunteer projects.  One Individual

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  • To input data into a searchable database of past and present volunteer projects from around the world.  This initial data input will serve as the basis of the volunteer map. As a starting point, AAFSW will provide previous nominations for the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA).  The contracted person(s) can consider these projects or suggest other projects known in the foreign affairs community as exceptional volunteer projects.   AAFSW will provide necessary instructions for data entry and access to the database.   Two Individuals

This is a great opportunity to add to your resume and support volunteerism as a form of diplomacy.  To apply, please send a brief statement of interest (max 250 words) and your resume to office@AAFSW.org by Friday, February 18.