Host an International High School Exchange Student (Orleans Parish, 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 student from countries like France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and more.
• Host a student who speaks English, has comprehensive medical insurance, and brings spending money for personal expenses.
• Be part of a student's journey as they immerse themselves in American family life, attend their local high school, and share their own culture and traditions.
• Welcome a student into your family, regardless of whether you are a two-parent family, single parent, single adult, retired couple, or empty nester.

Requirements

• Have a caring heart and a willingness to welcome a student into your family.
• Live in a stable home environment.
• Be available to host a student for a semester or a full school year.

Qualifications

• Students are 14–18 years old.
• Each student is carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States.

Skills

• Open-mindedness to cultural differences.
• Ability to adapt to new situations.
• Strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Gain a unique perspective on different cultures and ways of life.
• Enhance your child's social skills and understanding of diversity.
• Enjoy the company of a young person from another country, bringing joy and excitement to your home.
• Learn about and celebrate the traditions and customs of the student's home country.

Pay

No pay is provided for hosting a student.

Schedule

The schedule varies based on the student's school calendar and activities.

Contact

To learn more or view available student profiles, contact us today.

📞 800-941-3738 🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact