Host an International High School Exchange Student (Shelby County, AL)

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 high school student.
• Attend the local high school with the student.
• Share your own culture and traditions with the student.
• Provide a safe, welcoming environment for the student.
• Ensure the student's safety and well-being.

Requirements

• Students are 14–18 years old and come from various countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others.
• Every SHARE! student speaks English.
• Students have comprehensive medical insurance.
• Students have spending money for personal expenses.
• Students are 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

Benefits

• Experience the excitement of having a new family member in your home.
• Learn about different cultures and traditions firsthand.
• Build lasting friendships with both the student and other host families.
• Enjoy the opportunity to travel and explore the United States with the student.

Pay

No pay is provided for hosting an exchange student.

Schedule

The schedule varies based on the length of the stay (semester or full school year).

Contact

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

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