Do you have experience studying abroad? Have you wanted to meet students from other cultures and backgrounds? Are you looking to volunteer, but haven't yet found an organization that can work with your schedule? If so, YFU wants to meet you! We are one of the world's largest and most respected international exchange organizations. YFU students gain skills and perspectives necessary to meet the challenges and opportunities faced in our fast-changing, global community. YFU is looking for enthusiastic individuals to develop a supportive mentoring relationship with a high school exchange student from another country. The International Student Representative may help do the following: -Help place international students within host families -Check in on student and host family at least monthly -Respond to student/host family questions and concerns in a timely manner -Notify YFU of any greater support issues as we are always available to assist you! Please visit www.yfu-usa.org for more information.

YFU volunteers should have enthusiasm for the exchange experience, flexibility, good judgment, maturity, a willingness to carry out YFU policies and procedures and be at least 18 years of age.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Youth For Understanding-Northeast District

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Corporate Groups Adults (55+) Senior Citizens

Contact Person:
Theresa Nowak, District Coordinator Of Recruitment And Development, (phone), (email)

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Address:

2380 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 101 Cambridge, MA 02140 (See a map)

Directions:

Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Davis Square (Red Line),   Walk distance (in minutes): 10 min For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Allston Arlington Arlington Heights Auburndale Babson Park Belmont Boston Brighton Brookline Brookline Village Cambridge Charlestown Chelsea Chestnut Hill East Boston Everett Jamaica Plain Lexington Malden Medford Melrose Needham Heights New Town Newton Newton Center Newton Highlands Newton Lower Falls Newton Upper Falls Nonantum Revere Saugus Somerville Stoneham Waban Waltham Watertown Waverley Wellesley Hills West Medford West Newton Winchester Woburn
Counties:		Bristol Essex Hillsborough Middlesex Norfolk Plymouth Providence Rockingham Suffolk Worcester
Statewide:		Available throughout all of Massachusetts

Miscellaneous Information

Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs?
	No
Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
	Yes
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
	Yes
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
	No
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
	Yes
Please Choose an Impact Area
	Youth (Ages 6-17)