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International Student Profile Writer
ORGANIZATION: Youth For Understanding
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Are you good at writing? Would you like to help make a difference the world? Youth for Understanding (YFU) is looking for volunteers to help our exchange students find host families here in the US.
YFU is one of the world's largest and most respected international exchange organizations. Our exchange programs include both American and international students in over 60 countries worldwide!
International student profile writers craft engaging biographies using student applications to introduce them to potential host families. These profiles highlight the distinctive qualities and attributes of each student to help ensure better matches with a family.
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About Youth For Understanding
Location:
3995 Fashion Square Blvd, Suite 2, Saginaw, MI 48603, 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.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy,
International
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 28, 2024
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
- Reading Comprehension
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Roughly 30 min-1 hour per profile, 2-5 profiles per week
- Must reside within the US