Host an International High School Exchange Student (Riley County, KS)

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 journey as they experience American family life, attend their local high school, and become a true member of your family.
• Share your own culture and traditions with the student.

Requirements

• Every SHARE! student speaks English.
• Has comprehensive medical insurance.
• Has spending money for personal expenses.
• Is carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States.

Qualifications

• Two-parent families (with or without children).
• Single parents.
• Single adults.
• Retired couples.
• Empty nesters.

Skills

No specific skills are required beyond a caring heart, a stable home, and a willingness to welcome a student into your family.

Benefits

Experience the joy of welcoming an international student into your home and family.

Pay

No pay is provided for hosting a SHARE! student.

Schedule

The schedule for hosting a SHARE! student varies based on the length of stay (semester or full school year).

Contact

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

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