Partnerships
Federation EIL is a nonprofit organization with 22 autonomous offices worldwide offering programs of cultural exchange, including individual homestays, foreign language training, educational group travel, voluntary community service, work exchange and au pairs. While our first priority is service to our current members, we are interested in expanding our representation to new countries. We welcome information about your organization and would be happy to discuss cooperation with our offices around the world. Benefits of membership include:
- Contacts
- Allign with other professionals active in cultural exchange, language training, high school and university abroad, international community service programs, etc.
- Access to Partnerships
- Work with confidence with 22 non-profit educational organizations that have also met the criteria for membership in and standards of Federation EIL.
- Centralized Information
- The International Office is the headquarters for the international network and provides centralized information and support to its members.
- Code of Conduct
- Be part of a network with a professional code of conduct applying standards to participant selection, orientation, placement, insurance, financial responsibility, and more.
- Education and Professional Development
- Improve your professional skills and expertise at workshop sessions sponsored by the Federation at its annual meeting.
- Recognition
- Federation EIL's members are known for program excellence, outstanding service, and committment to ideals.
- Resources.
- A quarterly newsletter, a portfolio of international programs, and directory information are all part of Federation membership benefits.
- Credentials
- Federation EIL has consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the Council of Europe. In 1989 the Experiment Federation was recognized as a Peace Messenger by the Secretary-General of the UN. It partnered with UNESCO in the celebration of the International Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non Violence (2000-2010).
- Admission
- Be invited to the annual General Assembly meeting and have voting rights in that governing body. The conference includes program-specific meetings, bilateral appointments, new program presentations, workshops, and round-table discussions for members of each national organization.
- Enhanced Image
- Count yourself among the highly regarded first family of homestay organizations, active since 1932, in cultural exchange and educational travel.
- Quality, Variety and Diversity of Programs
- Members offer a wide range of programs for individuals and groups.
- increased business and program development
- A global network of partners offers you increased opportunities for program development.
- equal partnerships
- Work with partners who share a vision, operational guidelines, a mission statement and educational principles.
- safety and risk mangement protocals
- Federation members work together to develop standardized protocols to ensure the safety and security of their participants.
- access to mentoring
- Develop and grow through a regional and global support network.
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Our General Assembly, which meets once a year, is the body which gives the final vote of approval for a new organization to join our ranks. Associate member status allows organizations to join easily, as an interim step toward full membership. To qualify for associate member status, an organization must be working with at least two of our full members who are free to work with organizations outside of our network and welcome hearing from you. For more information, contact the Federation EIL International Office: federation@experiment.org
