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Stamford, Connecticut
  • Organization: AIFS
  • Event name: Exchange Day Shoe Drive​
  • Date & Time: Monday, August 7 at 9:00
  • Location: 1 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905
  • Description: AIFS staff and community members are encouraged to donate new and gently worn footwear for the AIFS Exchange Day Shoe Drive. AIFS program participants across the US will also be hosting shoe drives and other celebrations around Exchange Day.​
New Gloucester, Maine
  • Organization: Greenheart Exchange
  • Event name: Greenheart Exchange Meet & Greet: A Global Opportunity​
  • Date & Time: Sunday, August 6 at 11:00
  • Location: Grey New Gloucester Public Library
  • Description: We will have a table set up with information on all of the countries that we welcome students from as well as information for potential families who might be interested in hosting a student. Additionally, we will on hand to discuss opportunities for those interested in becoming an Area Coordinator as well as information on the other programs that we offer. Additionally, we will also have with one of our students on hand to answer questions about her country, about her perceptions and the process she was engaged in that allowed her to become an exchange student.
  • How to join: Contact Faith Morse (207-333-7089) or Leslie Criswell (205-855-9204)
National Harbor, Maryland
New York, New York
  • Organization: InterExchange
  • Event name: Volunteering with God's Love We Deliver​
  • Date & Time: Sunday, August 6 at 1:30 PM 
  • Location: 166 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013
  • Description: Each weekday, God's Love We Deliver cooks and home-delivers 13,000 nutritious, medically tailored meals for people too sick to shop or cook for themselves. Our volunteer group will work in the kitchen to prepare and package meals for New Yorkers from diverse and different socio-economic backgrounds. After volunteering, we will reflect on our experience while enjoying traditional NYC-style pizza.
  • How to join: This event has limited capacity. If interested in joining, please reach out to Tanya Burovtseva: [email protected].
Washington, D.C.
  • Organization: SHRM
  • Event name: Volunteer at Capital Area Food Bank ​
  • Date & Time: Tuesday, August 8 at 1:00 PM 
  • Location: Busboys and Poets 625 Monroe St NE Washington, DC 20017
  • Description: Volunteer (food packing) at Capital Area Food Bank 4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE Washington, DC 20017 www.capitalareafoodbank.org/
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
  • Organization: Cultural Homestay International
  • Event name: Eat. Play. Give. Beach Bash-Hawaiian Luau
  • Date & Time: Monday, August 7 at 2:00 PM
  • Location: Beach in front of Brunswick Restaurant
  • Description: Put on their best Hawaiin shirts and to join us on the beach in Old Orchard, Maine to celebrate international exchange on August 7th. We will be offering refreshments, light food, and snacks and play beach games. Participants are asked to bring nonperishable food items that will be donated to Old Orchard Beach Food Pantry. The Michael T. Goulet Foundation has generously donated bicycle helmets to J1 Participants in the area this year and will be attending our Exchange Day. Please join us in “giving back” to the Foundation by signing up for volunteer opportunities. Sign-ups will be available at the event and raffle prizes will be available for those who volunteer.
  • How to join: Participants from all sponsor agencies are welcome to join us.
Germantown, Maryland
  • Organization: American Work Adventures
  • Event name: Swim Olympics Charity Event
  • Date & Time: Monday, August 7 at 11:00 AM
  • Location: 18400 Cinnamon Drive
  • Description: Charity Event to help those in need, while getting to know community members.
  • How to join: Please contact Business and Community Relations Supervisor, Shannon Hill, [email protected]
Online
  • Organization: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Alumni Association - Phoenix & NYC Chapters
  • Event name: Pa'lla Voy: Latinx in International Exchange
  • Date & Time: Monday, August 7 at 6:00 PM
  • Location: Virtual
  • Description: In honor of #CelebrateExchangeDay, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Alumni Association (CHCI-AA) Phoenix and NYC alumni chapters invite you to join us for a webinar focused on international exchange opportunities. You will hear from a diverse group of international exchange program alumni who remain passionate about raising awareness of the power and breadth of international exchanges.The goal of this webinar is to amplify international exchange opportunities and increase awareness in the Latinx community, including members of the DACAmented community.
  • How to join: Our webinar is open to all (6:00PM EST) and people can RSVP using the following link: https://events.chci.org/event/7e357220-f754-446f-b4a0-4ab75e38a606/summary