Become a Social Sponsor… Expand Your Network of Friends What is a Social Sponsor? A social sponsor is a dedicated friend to one specific Fellow before their arrival and during their stay in the U.S. What does it entail? Social sponsors will: 1. Answer questions for Fellows before and during their stay pertaining to: Packing Housing Living in the United States Navigating DC Transportation Working at a U.S. non-profit American food Cultural adjustment, etc. 2. Contact Fellows at least once a week by phone, email and/or in person to check in with them and offer any assistance 3. Organize activities with Fellows (i.e. movies, bowling, dinner) 4. Serve as a point of contact during emergencies 5. Attend DC Friends of Atlas Corps events 6. Meet fun and interesting people from around the world and the U.S. How do I get involved? Atlas Corps will be selecting seven Fellows in May 2007. Please send an email to Arielle Deane at arielle@atlascorps.org to be paired with an Atlas Corps Fellow today!