Host an International High School Exchange Student (La Place, LA)

About the role

SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking caring individuals and families to host international exchange students for a semester or a full school year.

Responsibilities

• Experience the world without leaving home by hosting an international high school student.
• Attend the local high school with the student.
• Share your own culture and traditions with the student.
• Provide a safe, welcoming environment for the student.
• Ensure the student has comprehensive medical insurance.
• Offer spending money for personal expenses.

Requirements

• Students are 14–18 years old and come from various countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others.
• Every SHARE! student speaks English.
• Students are carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States.

Qualifications

• Caring heart.
• A stable home.
• A willingness to welcome a student into your family.

Skills

• Open-mindedness.
• Flexibility.
• Patience.

Benefits

• Personal growth through cultural exchange.
• The opportunity to make a difference in a student's life.
• Enhanced understanding of different cultures.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• No additional benefits beyond the joy of hosting an international student.

Contact

To learn more or view available student profiles, contact us today. 📞 800-941-3738 🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact