Host an International High School Exchange Student (Houma, LA)

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 stable home environment
• Be able to provide a meal plan for the exchange student
• Be willing to communicate regularly with the exchange student and SHARE!

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn about and respect different cultures
• Ability to be patient and understanding
• Good communication skills

Skills

• Patience
• Communication skills
• Respect for diversity

Benefits

• Personal growth through cultural exchange
• The opportunity to make a difference in the life of a young person
• Opportunity 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! 800-941-3738 sharesouthwest.org/contact

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