Host an International High School Exchange Student (Lake County, IN)

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 student from countries like France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and more.
• Host a student aged 14–18 who speaks English, has comprehensive medical insurance, and brings spending money for personal expenses.
• Be part of a student's cultural exchange by sharing your own traditions and becoming a true member of the family.
• Welcome a student into your home and family, regardless of whether you are a two-parent family, single parent, single adult, retired couple, or empty nester.

Requirements

• A stable home environment
• A willingness to welcome a student into your family

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, but a caring heart is essential.

Skills

• Open-mindedness to cultural differences
• Flexibility to accommodate a new family member

Benefits

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

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

• No specific benefits mentioned

Contact

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