Host an International High School Exchange Student (Cicero, IL)

About the role

SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking caring individuals and families to host international exchange students for a semester or a full school year.

Responsibilities

• Experience the world without leaving home by opening your home to a high school exchange student.
• Host a student who is 14–18 years old and comes from countries such as France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others.
• Be part of a student's cultural exchange by sharing your own culture and traditions.
• Ensure the student has comprehensive medical insurance and spending money for personal expenses.
• Screen and select students before they arrive in the United States.

Requirements

• Two-parent families (with or without children), single parents, single adults, retired couples, or empty nesters are all welcome.
• Have a caring heart, a stable home, and a willingness to welcome a student into your family.

Qualifications

• No "perfect" host family is required.

Skills

• None specifically listed, but a welcoming attitude and open-mindedness are essential.

Benefits

• Experience the joy of hosting an international student and sharing your home with someone from another culture.
• Learn about different cultures and traditions firsthand.
• Build lasting friendships with both the student and other host families.
• Enhance your child's social skills and understanding of diversity.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• No specific benefits are mentioned.

Contact

To learn more or view available student profiles, contact us today.

📞 800-941-3738

🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact