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

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 host families.

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 in their studies and extracurricular activities

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Willingness to provide a home and support for the exchange student
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Availability to host the exchange student for a full school year or semester

Qualifications

• Willingness to embrace cultural differences and diversity
• Ability to provide a stable and nurturing environment
• Basic understanding of the host student’s culture and language

Skills

• Patience and empathy
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Good communication skills

Benefits

• Personal growth through cultural exchange
• The opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life
• Enhanced social connections within the community

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. Phone: 800-941-3738. Website: sharesouthwest.org/contact

Watch our video

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