ChapEx is a volunteer-led initiative funded by Erasmus+. ChapEx stands for chapter exchange – in this case not just for volunteers of one chapter of AFS organization in one country, but for all volunteers of all chapters of that country. It is important to give this learning opportunity to everyone, and to respect differences that one country can offer.
AFS Iceland, AFS Denmark, AFS Interkultura Serbia and AFS Vivre Sans Frontiere Pays de Savoie have already organized two Chapter Exchanges in 2022, one in Serbia and one in Iceland, with 40 active participants. During these exchanges volunteers had an opportunity to meet, exchange experiences, learn about new topics, express ideas, new perspectives, organize following projects and become closer to each other. Many of them work and cooperate together even today.
After seeing volunteers so connected, motivated and engaged in their AFS activities after the first two ChapEx’es, core volunteers decided it would be great to expand this experience, and give a new learning opportunity to their fellow volunteers. Edition 2024 welcomes AFS Norway in the team and a new exchange this year – in Denmark.
Since this is a completely volunteer to volunteer organized activity – upon forming of the prep team, it will be decided the topic and the form of this activity.