Volunteer Opportunity Details:

<b><font color= 'Blue'><font size="5">Do A World of Good & Be a Mentor</b></font></font>

<ul><li>EF Foundation for Foreign Study, a non-profit organization, is seeking local representatives to coordinate our international student exchange program in your community.
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Make a global difference by becoming a friend and mentor to international exchange students from across the globe. Many of our coordinators enjoy planning activities with the students such as holiday parties, movie nights, pizza parties, bowling, or taking them to see local sights.
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Other responsibilities include:
<ul><li>Supporting host families and exchange students throughout the year by maintaining regular contact
<li>Networking throughout the community to find host families and help match them to students who share common interests
<li>Developing positive relationships with your local high schools.</ul>
By joining the leading organization in high school exchange, you will receive a number of benefits unique to EF Foundation, such as:
<ul><li>Training at both the local and national level
<li>Domestic and international travel
<li>Reimbursements for necessary expenses
<li>On-going support provided throughout the year both locally and nationally
<li> 24-hour emergency support.</ul>
This opportunity is flexible as you decide your level of commitment based on the number of students you mentor and which hours/days to devote. Many of our coordinators have full time jobs, are stay at home parents, or are retired.<br>
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In order to qualify to become a coordinator, you must be at least 25 years of age, live in the continental United States, and be eligible for work in the United States.

EF Foundation for Foreign Study was established in 1979 and is dedicated to cultural understanding through foreign exchange.
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<font color='blue'>For more information, please visit us on the web at www.effoundation.org or contact Adrienne at 800-44-SHARE or adrienne.eaton@ef.com.</font>

International Exchange Coordinators must be at least 25 years of age and eligible to work in the U.S. EF Foundation provides training at both the local and regional level. On-going support is provided.

This opportunity is sponsored by: EF Foundation For Foreign Study

We need volunteers who are free at these times Flexible Based On Volunteer's Schedule This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Adults (55+) Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Arts & Culture Education & Technology Children & Youth Mentoring Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Counseling / Information Support Mentoring Marketing & Public Relations

Contact Person: Alicia Joy, Field Recruitment Manager, (800) 447-4273, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1 Education St. Cambridge , MA 02141 (See a map)

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Nationwide:

Available throughout all of the US

Miscellaneous Information

The volunteer is supervised by
	Regional Coordinator
Does the volunteer supervise others?
	Yes
Number of volunteers needed:
	6
Minimum number of hours required (specify per day, week, month, project)
	no specific requirement
The minimum age for a volunteer is
	25
Is parking available?
	N/A
Is there a cost for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency reimbuse volunteers for parking?
	N/A
Does the agency provide meals for volunteers?
	No
Is this volunteer site accessible for those with physical disabilities?
	Yes
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No
What screening procedures are required?
	Application, Interview (phone or in-person), References, Background Check (VCIC, DAD, SRS, FBI)
Is this opportunity appropriate for a home-bound volunteer?
	No
Is a supervisor readily available to answer volunteers questions?
	Yes
The volunteer work takes place in this county:
	Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties

Last updated on June 10, 2009