Host an International High School Exchange Student (Prairieville, LA)

ERDT/SHARE! is a global non-profit educational foundation established in 1974. It provides international student exchange services to host families and international teens. SHARE! students, aged 15-18 from countries such as France, Germany, Spain, China, Brazil, Poland, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and South Korea, are looking for host families or adults to welcome them.

Responsibilities

• Attend the local high school with the exchange student
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for 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 or older
• Willingness to provide a home and support for the exchange student
• Ability to communicate in English
• Availability to host the exchange student for a school year or semester

Qualifications

• Willingness to embrace diversity and open-mindedness
• Good health and willingness to participate in physical activities
• Willingness to share personal space with the exchange student
• Knowledge of basic first aid and emergency procedures

Skills

• Patience and understanding
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills

Benefits

• Personal growth through cultural exchange
• The opportunity to build lasting friendships
• Enhanced language skills
• Understanding of different cultures

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Contact Information

To learn more about the SHARE! High School Exchange Program, call 800-941-3738 or visit sharesouthwest.org/contact. Watch our video to learn more.