What do Local Coordinators Do?
Local Coordinators place foreign exchange students with volunteer American host families and assist them throughout the year.
Who Can Be a Local Coordinator?
Anyone that’s over 26 years old and has an open mind, open heart, and the motivation to find families in their community who are interested in hosting a foreign exchange student.
Are you extroverted? Passionate? A self-starter? Able to pass a background check? These are some of the qualities that Greenheart’s best Local Coordinators possess.
What are the Responsibilities of a Local Coordinator?
- Actively network and seek volunteer host families in their communities
- Play matchmaker…place exchange students into host homes where there are shared interests
- Provide guidance and support to foreign exchange students
- Help host families and schools share American traditions and perspectives
- Serve as mentor, problem-solver, and friend for students and host families
- Build relationships with local high schools in support of cultural exchange
Our network of Local Coordinators represents Greenheart Exchange and other Greenheart programs around the country.
How do I get Started?
First, complete our form on this page. You’ll receive an email with login information to our online database to begin the formal application process. You will also be contacted by the Regional Director in your area to outline the program and answer your questions.
Meghan Brown
National Director
Hi, I’m Meghan Brown, a National Director with Greenheart International! Through Greenheart’s exchange programs, Local Coordinators help bring students from around the world into local schools and communities, which promotes cultural awareness and global friendships. Greenheart combines meaningful work, flexible part-time scheduling, community involvement, extra income, and the opportunity for international travel with mentoring high school exchange students. If you’d like to learn more or talk to me about becoming a Local Coordinator, please inquire today.