Provide memorable experiences to American families and exchange students
While working with a positive professional team
Help us foster and grow a cultural exchange program in your community. You will have the opportunity to build lifelong friendships around world while working with students, high schools and families in your local area. Your primary mission will be to recruit and support volunteer host families who are willing to open their homes and hearts to host an exchange student. You will be provided guidance, inspiration, and the resources to successfully place exchange students with qualified host families and high schools in your community and neighboring communities.
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Join the STS Foundation Team | Local Coordinator
What is a Local Coordinator?
A flexible voluntary role that adjusts to your schedule with the support of a dedicated national team.
Support the youth
You will become a mentor and advocate for high school exchange students
Make a difference
You will become a part of a leading international organization that works to create the best experience for every student, host family, and school.
Build strong relationships
You’ll have the satisfaction of creating long-term value for the STS Foundation program participants.
Discover the world
You will learn about cultures from around the world and have access to an annual international incentive trip with other STS Foundation team members.
Why Choose STS Foundation?
Monetary Reward
Receive $1,050 for each student you place and support during their exchange year. The more students you place, the more you are rewarded!
Travel
Earn your spot to join our annual incentive trips when you place 4 or more exchange students in your local community.
Skill Development
Make your resume stand out by developing strong personal and professional skills such as communication, leadership, and counseling.
Training & Support
Receive ongoing support from the STS Foundation leadership team and gain access to resources and training to help you grow and be successful in your role as a Local Coordinator.
About STS Foundation
STS Foundation was founded in 1986. Since then the STS Foundation has placed thousands of foreign high school exchange students, from over 40 countries. For over 30 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, and many more countries in the world.
About STS Foundation
STS Foundation was founded in 1986. Since then the STS Foundation has placed thousands of foreign high school exchange students, from over 40 countries. For over 30 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, and many more countries in the world.