HAMDEN EDUX accomplishes its mission of providing homestay opportunities for students through a network of local advisors who find qualified Host Families and provide support to families and students throughout the student's stay. Local advisors make the difference and define the experience the students and Host Families have during the program. For the Host Family, the local advisor “IS” HAMDEN EDUX.

Responsibilities of an Advisor

•Recruit Host Families. Work with Host Families to find the best student match, and provide arrival orientation to students and Host Families

•Commit to placing and managing a certain number of students

•Monitor the student’s experience in his/her Host Family, and update the counselor as necessary, with a minimum of a monthly report

•If the student cannot remain in the home of the original Host Family, place student in a new Host Family in the same school district if possible

•Attend Student’s parents meeting as the representative of his/her biological parents

Qualifications

•Accept the philosophy and objectives of HAMDEN EDUX, and be dedicated to furthering international understanding by promoting cultural exchanges

•Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills, facilitating rapport with Host Families, students and counselors

•Possess leadership qualities and strong organizational skills

•Have patience, flexibility, and objectivity in supporting both the Host Family and the student

•Be able to perform well under pressure, and make sure commitments are met