J-1 Events

J-1 Student Orientation

Each year in late June we host a J-1 Orientation (often held at the Salvation Army), just for you! This orientation is very beneficial and provides you with so many local resources to help you get settled in our community as quickly as possible. The orientation also gives you a chance to meet other J-1 students from around the world in a casual and fun setting with food, drinks and lots of giveaways.

During the J-1 Orientation, you can expect to meet representatives from the following organizations:

OOB Fire & Rescue (home safety), Police Department (bike safety), Social Security Office (applying for your Social Security card), Chamber of Commerce (area information), Libby Memorial Library (library cards and learning about our library), banks (establishing a bank account), Amtrak Downeaster (train information), BSOOB Transit (bus and trolley information), U.S. Cellular (pre-paid U.S. phones), Town Manager’s Office (meet your local J-1 Coordinator), sponsors (meet your area sponsors) and more.

Stay tuned for the 2025 event information.

Exchange Day

Formerly known as J Day, Exchange Day occurs annually throughout the U.S. in early August. Exchange Day is a chance for J-1 Summer Work & Travel participants, sponsors and members of host communities to gather in a fun setting, eat, play, share cultural experiences, and “give back” to communities by bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to the local food pantry.  Raffle prizes will be available for those who donate.

Stay tuned for the 2025 event information.