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Host a High School Exchange Student
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Richmond Hill, GA
Details
Start Date:
August 1, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT-4
End Date:
October 30, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT-4
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Commitment Details:
We are looking for host families to welcome the student for a Semester or a School Year. We also have a need for occasional Event/Weekend or Emergency families for student support..
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
50
Cause Areas:
Education, International Relations, Volunteering
Good For:
Kids, Teens, Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
25+
Other Requirements:
Students can also be hosted as a Welcome Family, affording us time to find permanent Host Families in your area.
Description
Open your home to an international student.
Each year, around 1,000 exchange students from 90 countries come to the U.S. on AFS programs to study in high schools and live with host families.
Being a host family means volunteering to open your home to an international exchange student while sharing your culture and values, developing personal bonds that last a lifetime, and expanding your family’s cultural horizons.
Whether you just recently learned about hosting or it’s been on your mind for a while, isn’t it time you explored the possibility of bringing the benefits home to your family?
With the support of more than 4,000 trained volunteers nationwide, AFS Host Families get the benefits of hosting with the comfort of a support network that’s only a phone call away. Plus, each host family joins a friendly local chapter that gathers for info sessions, cultural events, mixers, and more. It’s a unique cultural learning experience that can’t be had in a classroom or by vacationing abroad, and that’s why we call it the "AFS Effect." Meet students coming to your area by visiting: afsusa.org/host-family/our- students.
Not sure where to find the answer to your questions? Contact us today, via email at hosting@afsusa.org or by phone at 1-800-AFS-INFO. You can also see students coming to your area this fall at www.afsusa.org/host-family/ our-students.
Watch our video to learn more: Richard Engel
Open your home to an international student.
Each year, around 1,000 exchange students from 90 countries come to the U.S. on AFS programs to study in high schools and live with host families.
Being a host family means volunteering to open your home to an international exchange student while sharing your culture and values, developing personal bonds that last a lifetime, and expanding your family’s cultural horizons.
Whether you just recently learned about hosting or it’s been on your mind for a while, isn’t it time you explored the possibility of bringing the benefits home to your family?
With the support of more than 4,000 trained volunteers nationwide, AFS Host Families get the benefits of hosting with the comfort of a support network that’s only a phone call away. Plus, each host family joins a friendly local chapter that gathers for info sessions, cultural events, mixers, and more. It’s a unique cultural learning experience that can’t be had in a classroom or by…
Location
On-site
Richmond Hill, Georgia, US
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