Opportunities From: United Way of King County

FIUTS advances international understanding through cross-cultural experiences, student leadership, and community connections. Our work engages international students from around the world studying in our region. 

Hosts are needed to connect with students for a variety of programs, from simply taking an international visitor to your home for dinner to a week-long homestay in your home. Volunteering as a FIUTS Host is an opportunity to connect with a young person from across the globe, and to share your culture and love for our community with a visitor. 

Learn more about FIUTS Hosting programs at https://www.fiuts.org/local-hosts/ 

FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that advances international understanding through cross-cultural experiences, student leadership, and community connections. Founded at the University of Washington in 1948, FIUTS envisions a global community, tied to the Puget Sound region, where people are connected through friendship, mutual respect, and a commitment to peace and understanding.

FIUTS programs connect international and domestic students with each other, and with individuals, schools, and organizations throughout our region.  FIUTS seeks 3-5 new members for our Board of Trustees each year who are passionate about our mission and interested in making an impact through citizen diplomacy. In particular, hoping to recruit 3-5 new members this year that have experience in strategy, public relations and marketing, and measurement. 

The FIUTS Board of Trustees (BOT) is primarily a governing board that meets bimonthly (six times each year); each member must also join at least one committee, which meet at least one time each quarter. In addition, trustees attend 3-6 public events each year and participate in fundraising and other programs. The FIUTS BOT is made up of 15-21 community members serving 3-year terms (up to two consecutive terms) plus 6 student members, who serve one-year terms. Most meetings are held in the University District or via zoom.

Overall Responsibilities:

In partnership with the Executive Director and Student Board, develop and implement FIUTS’ strategic plan by setting and evaluating program performance Serve as a FIUTS ambassador and promote FIUTS programs to the community  Provide oversight of organization policies, procedures and programs  Review financial statements and approve annual budget; ensure prudent use of assets and effective management Participate in fundraising, “friend-raising”, and special events  Serve on committees and task forces that focus on governance, marketing and events, finance and HR, board development, and technology Ensure FIUTS programs meet their objectives and uphold our commitment to the community

All members of the FIUTS Board of Trustees are committed to our vision of a global community, tied to our region, in which people are connected through friendship, respect, and a commitment to international understanding and peace.