Are you a high school student with a passion for fostering cross-cultural connections, nurturing leadership potential, and shaping the future of aspiring young leaders? If so, we warmly invite you to seize this highly competitive volunteer opportunity and become an ambassador for the 2024 Isesaki Global Leadership Academy.
Hosted annually by Missouri State University’s English Language Institute (ELI), this event was unfortunately paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this year, we are thrilled to announce the return of the program, welcoming 120 high school students from Isesaki, Japan, our esteemed sister city, from May 25 to June 3, 2024.
The program will focus on leadership in global challenges such as Population, Information, Resources, Economic Integration, Technology, Governance, and Security.
Purpose of Position:
As an ambassador, you will play a pivotal role in guiding a group of 8-9 high school students from Isesaki throughout their transformative journey. Your responsibilities will include supervising planned activities, fostering a supportive environment, and assisting in the enhancement of their English language skills. Your leadership will inspire and cultivate leadership qualities in the students.
Ambassador Responsibilities:
- Complete the Ambassador Application by May 17, 2024.
- Participate in mandatory ambassador training sessions scheduled on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Ensure required attendance at all subsequent Isesaki Global Leadership activities.
Ambassador Qualifications:
- Be 15-18 years old at the time you apply.
- Demonstrate responsibility, reliability, and dedication to all activities.
- Be capable of participating in moderately strenuous activities.
- Exhibit honesty, fairness, kindness, patience, and politeness while assisting students in learning English and developing leadership skills in a new culture.
- Adhere to program staff’s instructions at all times.
- Participate in all activities with enthusiasm, fostering a friendly and lively atmosphere.
Valuable Benefits:
- Receive a certificate of appreciation recognizing your service hours as a volunteer student ambassador.
- Enjoy complimentary admission to explore Silver Dollar City with Isesaki students.
- Attend a Springfield Cardinals baseball game on Sunday, May 26, 2024, with Isesaki students at no cost.
- Participate in all classes and field trips alongside Isesaki students throughout the program at no cost.
- Receive complimentary lunches with Isesaki students during the program.
- Opportunity to expand your social circle and build cross-cultural connections.
Don’t miss this great chance!
JOIN US on a fulfilling journey of cultural exchange and leadership. Apply now to be an Isesaki Global Leadership Academy Ambassador and make a significant difference in the lives of young leaders from Japan. We’re excited to have you on board!