Host an International High School Exchange Student (Jefferson County, KY)

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 or adults to welcome them into their homes.

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 if needed
• Support the exchange student with personal expenses

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Willingness to provide a home for one school year or semester
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Availability during the school year or semester

Qualifications

• Willingness to embrace cultural differences
• Open-mindedness towards international students
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Patience and understanding
• Organizational skills
• Adaptability to new situations

Benefits

• Personal growth through cultural exchange
• The opportunity to make a difference in someone's life
• Enhanced language skills
• Opportunity to meet new people from around the world

Pay

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Schedule

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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.