Community Service Hour Breakdown

This breakdown acknowledges the significant commitment and valuable contributions students make to fostering international understanding and cultural exchange.

Team Captain: +5 hours

• • Description: Preparing and delivering two speeches (one for the Japan opening ceremony and one for the Canadian opening ceremony). This recognizes the leadership, public speaking, and representational duties involved.

Social Coordinator: +3 hours

• • Description: Dedicated time spent organizing group activities to foster a close sense of belonging among all members. Uses social media appropriately to promote the program and activities. This credits the organizational and community-building efforts.

Parade Participation: +4 hours

• • Description: Annual participation in the Cactus Festival Parade. This accounts for the time spent preparing for and participating in a public community event representing the program.

Hosting Duties: +12 hours per guest, per number of days

• • Description: This involves actively engaging with the visiting student, helping them adapt to the home environment, sharing daily life and culture, and ensuring their comfort.

    • Example: If a student hosts two guests for 13 days, this would equate to 12 hours/day × 13 days = 156 hours x 2 guests = 312 hours

Program Participation: +1-2 hours per organized event or activity

• • Description: This includes attending mandatory orientation sessions for host families or students to learn about cultural differences, expectations, and safety, as well as active participation in other scheduled program events. This covers the time dedicated to learning, preparing, and engaging in structured activities.