Gulf Coast Diplomacy

Experience the world without leaving Northwest Florida.

This July, host an international teenager for a short-term exchange and create memories that last well beyond the summer. Share your community, introduce favorite local traditions, learn about another country, and see your everyday life through fresh eyes.

Small moments often become the most meaningful ones.

Contact our office to learn more about becoming a host family.

Thank you, Rotary Club of Pensacola, Inc., for selecting our Faces of Service project as one of your 2026 recipients of your community grants. We can’t wait to share the impact with you later in the year. 🎉

🌎 Looking for work that is engaging, meaningful, and never boring?

Gulf Coast Diplomacy is hiring for one opportunity:

• Program Coordinator (Full-Time)

Our team helps connect Northwest Florida with the world through exchange, youth programming, and community engagement. Along the way, we build relationships, solve problems, support great experiences, and create opportunities that matter.

We also offer paid time off and sick leave, because great work starts with supporting the people who make it happen.

If you are organized, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of something with visible impact in our community, we encourage you to take a look.

Learn more on our website. We can't wait to hear from you!

Today, we recognize the American flag and the values and responsibilities it represents.

Through our exchange programs, international visitors often experience Flag Day traditions and civic life in ways that leave a lasting impression, from conversations with local residents to community ceremonies and moments that reflect service, volunteerism, and participation in American life.

One of our most memorable experiences in recent years included international exchange participants attending a local Flag Retirement Ceremony led by Scouts and veterans, offering a meaningful look at how communities honor national symbols with respect and care.

Thank you to all who help share the traditions, stories, and everyday experiences that make Northwest Florida a welcoming place to learn and connect.

Pensacola’s history stretches back centuries and includes a chapter many Americans are surprised to discover.

As we approach Freedom 250, we are proud to share local places that help visitors experience American history where it happened. This photo features Bernardo de Gálvez, the Spanish military leader whose victory during the Siege of Pensacola in 1781 helped secure the Gulf Coast and weaken British control during the American Revolution. The campaign became the longest major siege of the Revolutionary War and contributed to the broader effort that led to American independence.

In recognition of his support of the American cause, General Gálvez was later named one of only eight Honorary Citizens of the United States.

This year, we invite you to celebrate Freedom 250 with us by helping international exchange participants experience these stories firsthand. Join us for a future Exchange Café or consider welcoming them to a Fourth of July celebration and share what freedom, community, and civic life look like in Northwest Florida today.

Host an international teenager this July!

Open your home for a short-term experience and help a young visitor experience everyday life in Northwest Florida. We'll keep the teens busy during the day with leadership activities, and you can have fun highlighting American culture in the evenings.

Families of all backgrounds are welcome. Find out more on our website.

Are you looking for meaningful work close to home?

Our team supports professional exchange, youth leadership development, and opportunities that connect Northwest Florida with the world.

Explore our open positions on our website: www.gulfcoastdiplomacy.org

Last chance!

Applications for Camp Global and Camp Global Undergrad close tomorrow.

Join students from across communities for a summer experience focused on leadership, communication, and learning through connection.

Apply today via the homepage of our website: www.gulfcoastdiplomacy.org