Xperitas Community Partnership Team Leader Training 

Each fall, Xperitas offers a training course for those interested in becoming a Team Leader for our cultural immersion and service learning programs. We focus on building the competencies needed to successfully lead groups through an Xperitas cross-cultural learning experience. Our dedicated Team Leaders are what make our programs unique!

Our curriculum was developed through decades of collaborative experience and field research including input from:

• Trainers and Team Leaders
• Partner Communities
• Program Participants

Training topics include cross-cultural communication skills, conflict management, philosophies of development, group dynamics, leadership styles, and more. 

The Role of Team Leader 

Team Leaders have a lot of responsibilities and a wide range of skills!

• Facilitates trip logistics & finances
• Serves as the primary cultural liason between participants the host community
• Leads daily team reflection and experiential learning exercises

What are we looking for in a Team Leader?

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old to be a Team Leader or 18 years old to be a Leader-In-Training
• Attend the Team Leader Training weekend workshop.
• Contribute as a leader-in-training (LIT), during which you work as an “apprentice to a Team Leader on a CP program. (LIT is responsible for air travel for their program.)
• Serve as a CPP Team Leader. (All program costs are covered)

Experience

• Cross-cultural experience
• Leadership experience
• Experience working with youth or college-age students

Skills

• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a team
• Group facilitation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Foreign language skills (preferred)

Traits

• Willingness to commit to CP principles and approach to partnering with communities
• Enthusiasm for life outside of your comfort zone
• Desire to experience new culture, foods, and customs
• Flexibility and adaptability

2020 Xperitas Team Leader Training

Dates: September 11-13, 2020

Location: Camp St. Croix, Hudson, WI

Registration Fee: $350

Early Bird Discount: Register by May 31, 2020, and you will receive a $50 discount!

Student Discount: $50

*May combine special offers

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For more information contact Brooke Marchewka

Meet our Team Leaders