Be a mentor for an exchange student - Clarksville, AR
ORGANIZATION: STS Foundation
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Non-profit organization seeking someone to mentor, advocate and support high school exchange students in Clarksville, Arkansas. The ideal candidate for this STS Foundation Local Coordinator position is someone who is compassionate, responsible, a good listener, enjoys working with youth and families and loves to learn about others and other cultures!
Our high school exchange students are between 15 and 18 years of age, they live with a qualified host family and attend the local high school.
Contact us to find out more about this wonderful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth, families, and your community! 1-800-522-4678 or info@stsfoundation.org. Visit us at https://www.stsfoundation.org/meet-our-team/local-coordinators/.
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About STS Foundation
Location:
917 Glenneyre Street, Suite C, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, US
Mission Statement
STS Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing memorable cultural exchanges between American families and young people from other parts of the world. Our mission is to foster greater mutual understanding and to empower young people to grow through cultural exchange.
Description
STS Foundation was founded in 1986. Since then STS Foundation has placed thousands of foreign high school exchange students, from over 40 countries in homes all across America. For nearly 40 years, STS Foundation has taken great pride in our personal and caring approach to our students, host families, local coordinators, schools, partner organizations, and everyone involved in our program. STS Foundation is a clear leader in the field of international education and cultural exchanges. Our students come from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Brazil, and many more countries around the world.
We believe in bringing people together with mutual respect, promoting personal growth and a positive global perspective which can break down cultural barriers, and increase respect and understanding of each other’s way of life. We are committed to facilitating a life-changing program for all participants, with the sole purpose of providing students with a safe and nurturing environment where they can learn and grow. We provide an opportunity for cultural exchange students to become citizen diplomats while learning about other cultures, and schools with the opportunity to enrich their life.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Clarksville, AR 72830
DATE POSTED
May 26, 2022
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Advocacy
- Recruiting
- Community Outreach
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Coaching
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Time commitment varies on how many exchange students a Local Coordinator wants to place and supervise in their community. Approximately 2 to 3 hours per month is required from August through May.