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Published 10/24/25 12:33PM
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Volunteer Host Families Needed!

International Student Exchange - Bayou Region
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Louisiana, US
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer host families welcome high school exchange students into their homes and treat them as part of the family. These hosts represent the diversity of American life. Each brings their own unique, valuable perspective to our students.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, International Relations
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    25+
    Other Requirements:
    Hosts must be 25 years of age or older or a combined age of 50 if a couple is hosting.

    Description

    • Enrich your family, local high school, and community with new ideas and perspectives.
    • Increase the mutual understanding between people of different cultures.
    • Encourage peaceful relationships between the United States and other countries around the world.
    • Create meaningful friendships for yourself, your family, and the people in your community.
    • Help educate the leaders of tomorrow so that they may develop into service-minded, well-rounded global citizens.

    https://youtu.be/68_Bzp6svpA

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in Louisiana, US
    Associated Location
    Lake Charles, LA, USA

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