Host an International High School Exchange Student (Convington, LA)
About the role
ERDT/SHARE! is a global non-profit educational foundation that has been providing international student exchange services to host families and international teens since 1974. SHARE! High School Exchange Program seeks caring individuals and families to host international exchange students for a semester or a full school year. Students are 14–18 years old and come from countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others. They speak English, have comprehensive medical insurance, spending money for personal expenses, and are carefully screened before arriving in the United States. To learn more or view available student profiles, contact us today. 📞 800-941-3738 🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact
Responsibilities
- Provide a welcoming home and meals for the exchange student.
- Support the student’s attendance at the local high school.
- Help the student integrate into family life and share their own culture and traditions.
- Ensure the student’s well‑being and safety during the stay.
Requirements
- Caring heart, stable home, and willingness to welcome a student into your family.
- Open to two‑parent families (with or without children), single parents, single adults, retired couples, or empty nesters.
Schedule
Hosting opportunities are available for a semester or a full school year.