Nonprofit
Published 2/9/26 12:53PM

High School Student Exchange Experience that Changes Lives

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Jonesboro, AR
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Time Commitment varies based on role. We want our host families and local coordinators engaged where the role is a part of their everyday life.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    High School Student Exchange Experience that Changes Lives

    Are you looking to make a meaningful difference in the world?

    Would you like to learn more about other cultures?

    Join our mission as Local Coordinator or as a loving Host Family! Click the following link to learn more about our organization to make sure it's great fit for you: https://youtu.be/Oblb1hmiYyA?si=ei5XZs_Lq8qmLYVf

    Our Host Families:

    • Voluntarily welcome 1 or 2 high school exchange students of their choosing to join their family for a semester or a full school year.
    • Ensure a safe and nurturing home environment for the student(s)
    • Provide a room (can be shared with a similar aged host sibling) & his/her own bed
    • Provide 3 meals per day
    • Transportation to and from school and for extracurricular activities
    • Give love and support to the student(s)
    • Explore cultural differences and similarities
    • Build lasting relationships with their new international son/daughter

    Our Local Coordinators:

    • Are excited to learn new cultures through engaging with high-school exchange student
    • Do not need previous experience. This role is a great addition to any human services or education-based resume
    • Can take advantage of the family-friendly, flexible schedule that complements a busy schedule (10-20 Hours/Month)
    • Can earn annual performance-based incentive trips (including international trips to destinations like Europe, South America, Asia and more!)
    • Have the opportunity for potential growth into a management position
    • Share the hosting opportunity through connecting with people in person, social media, or other means.
    • Identify qualified host families for our high school exchange students
    • Work closely with exchange students, host families, and local high schools including monthly oversight of the exchange student
    • Receive full training, teaching and ongoing support from the Field Manager
    • Can earn supplemental income based on student placement and student oversight

    Hosting a foreign exchange student and becoming a Local Coordinator is a great way to start to explore international opportunities! ETC works with the U.S. Department of State to find homes for high school foreign exchange students coming to the USA on a J-1 visa. Your role as a host family or as a Local Coordinator makes a profound impact in your community, the lives of students, your family, and our global mission of spreading international goodwill.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Jonesboro, AR
    Associated Location
    Jonesboro, AR, USA

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