Host an International High School Exchange Student (Columbia, M0)

About the role

SHARE! Your Heart & Home with a high school exchange student. Host families and adults are needed to host exchange students for a school year or semester.

Responsibilities

• Attend your local high school with the exchange student
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for the exchange student
• Help the exchange student adjust to life in your community
• Encourage the exchange student to participate in local activities and events
• Ensure the exchange student has access to medical care if needed

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Be able to provide a safe and stable living environment
• Be willing to commit to hosting the exchange student for a full school year or semester

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn about and appreciate different cultures
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Interest in fostering cross-cultural understanding

Skills

• Patience
• Open-mindedness
• Flexibility

Benefits

• Personal growth through cultural exchange
• The opportunity to make a difference in someone's life
• Enhanced communication skills
• Opportunity to travel and meet new people

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Benefits

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Contact

Call or contact us for more information and available student applications!

800-941-3738

sharesouthwest.org/contact

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