Whether serving in a CFP Coordinator, host family, board member or temporary role, CFP’s volunteers bring certain qualities that are essential to its longevity and success.
Commitment: For decades, the work of CFP has been made possible through volunteers in the United States and abroad who demonstrate a commitment to our youth first and ourselves second. With an understanding of the long term impact of CFP’s model of one-on-one relationships and operating from a shared purpose and work ethic, CFP volunteers find meaning in working together, no matter what country or region they represent.
Professionalism: CFP’s volunteers bring life and career experiences to our organization, allowing CFP to continually improve its capabilities and efficiencies in this rapidly changing world.
Adaptability: As a volunteer-led organization, CFP is proud to be able to ‘meet the moment’ by adapting to changing circumstances. Whether we address a family crisis of one of our teens or, as we’ve seen this year, a conflict region devolving into a war zone, CFP culture allows volunteers to work flexibly and innovatively without compromising safety.
We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to our volunteers for their commitment to our vision, philosophy and theory of change. Leveraging unlikely friendships between teens from opposite sides of their conflict requires sustained dedication by many CFP volunteers and makes all our programs possible, building the bridge to a more peaceful world.
Years of Service to CFP | ||||
Current Leadership Members | Less than 5 years | Up to 10 years | Up to 20 years | Over 20 years |
US Steering Committee | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
US Board of Directors | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
Cypriot Team | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
Israeli/Palestinian Team | 2 |
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