Friendship Force, pioneer in global homestay experience, seeking dedicated leaders to join its board of directors

ATLANTA, April 26, 2018 -- Friendship Force International, the global pioneer in promoting personal homestay travel experiences, is seeking dedicated leaders to join its board of directors to help chart the non-profit’s future course.

Qualifying candidates will be expected to have leadership skills, the ability to think strategically and globally, and a commitment to the FFI mission, vision and goals.

FFI is specifically seeking board member nominees who have a strong network of connections that could assist FFI and/or with expertise in one or more of the following fields: fundraising, accounting, non-profit management, marketing/communications, and technology.

The nomination/application form can be found here: https://bit.ly/2Hc5WQW and the deadline for submissions is May 20, 2018.

Click here for details of the duties of a member of the board of directors: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IiK8-qNHuL8E0eiGYpICNVmnad6o73x-ENGowrZdtKk/edit?usp=sharing

“The mission of our organization transcends politics and religion and provides a time-honored process for average people to travel the world to experience different views and discover common ground,” said Jeremi Snook, FFI president and CEO. “I look forward to working with the current board and new board members as we develop new and exciting travel experiences designed to offer people of all ages and backgrounds opportunities to explore the world and make new friends while building bridges of understanding.”

ABOUT FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL

With more than 15,000 people involved in Friendship Force International in more than 60 countries worldwide, FFI provides opportunities to explore new countries and cultures from the inside by bringing people together at the personal level. Through the signature program of home hospitality pioneered by FFI, local hosts welcome international visitors into their culture, sharing with them meals, conversation, and the best sights and experiences of their region.

Celebrating its 41^th anniversary in 2018, Friendship Force has brought together more than 1 million people in homestay and cultural immersion experiences that have helped to promote global understanding across the barriers that separate people.

To learn more about how Friendship Force International can enrich your life, please visit http://www.friendshipforce.org/.

Andrew Bowen
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