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Published 3 days ago

Host an International High School Exchange Student (Frankfort, KY)

SHARE! High School Student Exchange Program, Exchange Students
Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Welcome an International High School Student for One Semester or an Entire School Year.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    230
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Education, International Relations, Travel & Hospitality, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    23+
    Other Requirements:
    A genuine desire to welcome an international high school exchange student into your home and family while providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Host an International High School Exchange Student (Frankfort, KY)

    SHARE! your heart & home. Change a Life.

    Open your home to a high school exchange student and experience the world without leaving home!

    SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking caring individuals and families to host international exchange students for a semester or a full school year. Students are 14–18 years old and come from countries including France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Japan, South Korea, China, Brazil, Mexico, and many others.

    Our students are excited to experience American family life, attend their local high school, and become a true member of your family while sharing their own culture and traditions.

    Every SHARE! student:

      • Speaks English
      • Has comprehensive medical insurance
      • Has spending money for personal expenses
      • Is carefully screened and selected before arriving in the United States

    There is no "perfect" host family. We welcome:

      • Two-parent families (with or without children)
      • Single parents
      • Single adults
      • Retired couples
      • Empty nesters

    If you have a caring heart, a stable home, and a willingness to welcome a student into your family, you may be the perfect host.

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

    📞 800-941-3738

    🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Frankfort, KY 40601, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    To learn more about becoming a SHARE! host family or view available student applications, contact us today:

    p: 800-941-3738

    e: info@sharesouthwest.org

    sharesouthwest.org/contact

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