Host an International High School Exchange Student (Roswell, NM)

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 such as France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others.
• Be part of a student's cultural exchange by sharing your own culture and traditions.
• Welcome a student into your family, allowing them to attend their local high school and become a true member of your family.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Skills

• None specifically listed, but applicants should be open-minded and welcoming.

Benefits

• Experience the joy of hosting an international student and sharing your home with someone from another culture.
• Learn about different cultures and customs firsthand.
• Build lasting friendships and connections with both the student and other host families.
• Enjoy the benefits of having a new family member in your home, including shared meals, activities, and holidays.

Pay

No pay is provided for hosting a SHARE! student.

Schedule

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

Contact

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

Phone: 800-941-3738

Website: www.sharesouthwest.org/contact