networking throughout the community to find host families and help match them to students who share common interests;
supporting host families and exchange students throughout the year by maintaining regular contact;
and developing positive relationships with your local high schools.
By joining the leading organization in high school exchange, you will receive a number of benefits unique to EF Foundation, such as:
training at both the local and national level;
domestic and international travel;
reimbursements for necessary expenses;
on-going support provided throughout the year both locally and nationally;
and 24-hour emergency support.
This opportunity is flexible as you decide your level of commitment with the number of students to mentor and which hours/days to devote. Many of our coordinators have full time jobs, are stay at home parents, or are retired. All coordinators must be at least 25 years of age, live in the continental United States, and be eligible for work in the United States.
By giving in your community, you receive the best reward of all: sharing in the exchange students’ discovery of America, making friends from around the world, and creating memories to last a lifetime! So get involved this holiday season and make a lifelong impact!