Host Family for high school exchange student in Chicagoland area

Description

Host an International Exchange Student 🌍

Short-Term (2 Weeks) & Long-Term (Semester or Year)

Location: Greater Chicagoland area

Organization: Greenheart Exchange

Host Families Needed

• A safe, welcoming home
• Meals and a place to sleep
• Everyday cultural exposure (family time, errands, simple outings)

For Short-Term (2 Weeks)

• Attend structured activities and programming during the day
• Provide a bed, 3 meals a day, a place to study
• Receive ongoing support from a local coordinator

For Long-Term (Semester or Year)

• Provide a bed, 3 meals a day, a place to study
• Receive ongoing support from a local coordinator
• Gain a meaningful cultural exchange experience and lifelong connections

Who Can Host?

• Families of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to apply
• Single parents, couples, retirees, and families with or without children at home

Benefits of Hosting

• Make a difference
• Promote cultural understanding
• Bring global perspectives into your home

Interested in Learning More?

Reach out today to see which hosting option might be right for your family.

You can submit an inquiry on the website, and you’ll receive an email with next steps, including application and background check instructions. Shortly after, a local coordinator will reach out to you directly.

You’ll be able to choose from English-speaking high school students based on age, gender, and country, and review each student’s interests, allergies, and dietary needs. You’ll work closely with a Local Coordinator (LC) to help select the student who’s the best fit for your family.