Host an International High School Exchange Student (Marshall County, MS)

About the role

SHARE! Your Heart & Home with a high school exchange student. SHARE! students, aged 15-18 from various countries, are looking for a family to host them for a school year or semester.

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
• Share cultural experiences with the exchange student

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 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 and learn about different cultures
• Good communication skills
• Flexible schedule to accommodate the exchange student's needs

Skills

• Patience
• Open-mindedness
• Adaptability

Benefits

• Personal growth through cultural exchange
• The opportunity to make a difference in someone's life
• Enhanced language skills

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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Benefits

N/A

Contact

Call or contact us for more information and available student applications. Phone: 800-941-3738. Website: sharesouthwest.org/contact

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