Host an International High School Exchange Student (Hattiesburg, MS)

About the role

SHARE! Your Heart & Home with a high school exchange student. SHARE! students, aged 15-18 from various countries including France, Germany, Spain, China, Brazil, Poland, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea, are seeking a family to host them for a school year or semester.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for the exchange student
• Attend the local high school with the exchange student
• Help the exchange student adjust to life in the new country
• Ensure the exchange student has access to medical care and insurance
• Support the exchange student with personal expenses

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Willingness to provide a home for one month during the exchange student's stay
• Ability to communicate in English
• Availability to host the exchange student for a full school year or semester

Qualifications

• Willingness to embrace cultural differences and diversity
• Open-minded and patient
• Flexible schedule to accommodate the exchange student's needs

Skills

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

Benefits

• Personal growth through interaction with international students
• The opportunity to contribute to international education
• A chance to build lasting friendships

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

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

Contact

Call or contact us for more information and available student applications. Phone: 800-941-3738. Website: sharesouthwest.org/contact

Watch our video

To learn more about the SHARE! High School Exchange Program, watch our video.