Become a Local Coordinator or Student Exchange Ambassador for iE!
As a Local Coordinator (LC) or volunteer Student Exchange Ambassador (SEA), you bring people together and make a real difference in the lives of teenagers and families, in your local community, and the world.
At iE, we pride ourselves on providing individual care and direct support to our exchange students, host families, local schools, and iE team members.
What does a Local Coordinator do?
Engage
Find caring host families in your community
Connect
Help host families select the right exchange student for their family
Support
Support students and host families during their exchange experience
What's great about being an LC for iE?
- You build and strengthen relationships in your local community — and across the world!
- You meet people from other countries and cultures and help make dreams come true.
- You are compensated for your work, and you can earn cash and travel bonuses.
- You can set your own hours and decide how many students and host families you want to work with.
- You receive ongoing one-on-one training and guidance and an experienced support network.
- As an Student Exchange Ambassador, you can earn volunteer hours and collect donations for your organization of choice.
“I love connecting and having conversations with potential host families. Being an important resource for families and students is very rewarding and a memorable experience.”
– Stephanie, LC since 2019
“This program has enriched my life, giving me the opportunity of meeting people I would not otherwise have met. Just as the students come here to experience American culture, I too have learned a lot about the students’ cultures!”
– Emmenette, LC since 2008
“I love the closeness of iE, we are like a big family, we are co-workers yes, but we are also friends! Most importantly, I enjoy working with the kids and being a part of their exchange experience, they keep me active and youthful!”
– Tom, LC since 2009
Questions?
Check out our FAQs, or contact us!