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8 people are interested
Make the world yours and volunteer with YFU Exchange Students in Cedar Rapids, IA
ORGANIZATION: Youth For Understanding
Please visit the new page to apply.
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8 people are interested
Do you enjoy working with teenagers and families? Do you want to become a part of a volunteer team that supports international students from all over the world? As a YFU volunteer, you’ll not only impact the lives of students, but increase cultural diversity in your own community! Some volunteer opportunities may include:
- mentoring and providing ongoing support to international students and host families;
- interviewing prospective exchange students and host families
- conducting orientations;
- aiding in community outreach and;
- providing administrative support.
We are currently looking for volunteers in Cedar Rapids, IA. When you join YFU you become part of one of the oldest and most respected programs in international student exchange. You get a chance to change the lives of students and change the world.
Click "I Want to Help" to get started.
YFU also has other ways to get involved. Want to host an exchange student in your home? Are you one of our alumnus and want to re-connect? Contact YFU USA at 866.4.YFU.USA (866.493.8872).
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About Youth For Understanding
Location:
YFU-USA, 6856 Eastern Ave NW #310, Washington, DC 20012, US
Mission Statement
Make the world your home. YFU advances intercultural understanding, mutual respect and social responsibility through educational exchanges for youth, families and communities.
Description
A non-profit international educational organization with partners in more than 60 different countries, Youth For Understanding is one of the world’s oldest, largest and most respected intercultural exchange program. More than 250,000 students and their host families have benefited from the support and expertise of YFU. The YFU global network is united by the belief that full cultural immersion is the most effective means to gain the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural, interconnected and competitive global society. YFU is different from other intercultural exchange organizations because of our thorough preparation and program support that’s backed by a global team of volunteers, Our volunteers run orientations, conduct interviews, support students and serve as a YFU ambassador within their own communities. When you join YFU, you become a part of a 1500 volunteers nationwide who help students grow and discover their inner selves.
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Youth for UnderstandingCedar Rapids, IA 52401
DATE POSTED
July 10, 2017
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Varies, 2-3+ hours a month, flexible hours
- Pass online course regarding J1 Visa Regulations