Host an International High School Exchange Student (Dothan, AL)

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

• Provide a safe and welcoming home environment for an international student
• Attend orientation sessions with the exchange student
• Help the exchange student adjust to life in the new country
• Encourage the exchange student to participate in local activities and community events
• Ensure the exchange student has access to healthcare and emergency services

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Willingness to provide a safe and welcoming home environment
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Availability to host the exchange student for a full school year or semester

Qualifications

• Experience living and working internationally is a plus
• Passion for cultural exchange and diversity
• Strong interpersonal skills

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Patience and understanding
• Flexibility and adaptability

Benefits

• Personal growth through cultural exchange
• The opportunity to make a difference in someone's life
• Opportunity to build lasting friendships

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• Medical insurance provided for the exchange student
• Spending money for personal expenses provided for the exchange student

Contact

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

Phone: 800-941-3738

Website: sharesouthwest.org/contact

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