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ORGANIZATION: Greenheart Exchange

Become a Local Coordinator today, change the world for tomorrow!

Local Coordinators (LCs) are Independent Contractors who place international exchange students with American host families and assist them throughout the year.


What We Offer

  • Supportive Team Environment!! (We're people people!)
  • Initial and Ongoing Training
  • Monitoring and Placement $tipends
Successful LCs Are
  • Self-directed
  • Compassionate
  • Great at Networking
  • Organized/Detail-Oriented
  • Enjoy Mentoring Youth
  • Likes learning about other cultures
  • Have a desire to make a difference in their community/world, one student/host family at a time

LC Responsibilities
  • Network with community members who share similar interests with our student
  • Assist host with the application process (prior to student arrival)
  • Conducting Host Pre-arrival Orientations with hosts
  • Conducting Host Student Orientations with students
  • Monitor Students monthly through the school year (contact via phone/email/in-person)
  • Be a Mentor/Friend to some of the greatest kids you'll ever meet

LC Requirements
  • Home/Office - Internet Access
  • Pass a Background Check (no felony on record)
  • Pass DOS LC Certification Test (we provides training)
  • Must live in the United States

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About Greenheart Exchange

Location:

742 LaSalle Drive, Chicago, IL 60654, US

Mission Statement

Mission and Vision: Since 1985, Greenheart International has been a catalyst for global transformation through the facilitation of cultural exchange programs, eco-fair trade purchasing, personal development opportunities, volunteer service initiatives, and environmental advocacy projects. Our mission of connecting people and planet to create global leaders drives all that we do in each of our branches: Greenheart Travel, Greenheart Shop, Greenheart Transforms, and Greenheart Exchange. Greenheart International is endorsed by the City of Chicago for the promotion of international education, environmental awareness, and citizen diplomacy. With an ardent commitment to sustainable practices, a steadfast dedication to expanding worldviews, and an abiding passion for planetary change, we are guided by our vision of a united and flourishing global family. Branches Greenheart's four branches focus on cultural exchange, fair trade and social transformation.

Description

Greenheart Exchange is a division of the nonprofit, Greenheart International.

We are a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State for the following J-1 Exchange Visitor Programs:

  • Secondary School (High School Program)
  • Intern and Trainee
  • Summer Work Travel

Greenheart Exchange is a branch of Greenheart International, a nonprofit that connects people and planet to create global leaders through personal development, volunteer service, environmentalism, fair trade, and cultural exchange.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Children & Youth
Community
Arts & Culture, Children & Youth, Community

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Multiple locations Naples, FL 34116

(26.19161,-81.7021)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training

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