Host an International High School Exchange Student (Lake Charles, 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 opening your home to a high school exchange student.
• Host a student who is 14–18 years old and comes from countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others.
• Be part of a student's cultural exchange by sharing your own culture and traditions.
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for the student to live and study.
• Ensure the student has access to comprehensive medical insurance and spending money for personal expenses.

Requirements

• Have a caring heart and a willingness to welcome a student into your family.
• Be a Two-parent family (with or without children), Single parent, Single adult, Retired couple, or Empty nester.
• Have a stable home that can accommodate the student.

Qualifications

• Every SHARE! student speaks English.
• Students are carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States.

Skills

• Caring and open-minded personality.
• Willingness to share and learn about different cultures.
• Ability to provide a safe and welcoming environment.

Benefits

• Experience the joy of hosting an international student and making a difference in their life.
• Learn about and appreciate different cultures firsthand.
• Enhance your social skills and community involvement.

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Contact

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