Volunteer: Help make a dream come true & make a difference: Host an exchange student (Eugene, OR)

Volunteermatch; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to fostering international understanding by hosting exchange students in your home. This rewarding opportunity allows you to share your culture and create lifelong friendships while making a significant impact on young lives. Whether you can host for a full year, a semester, or just five months, your support will help students from diverse backgrounds integrate into the community. With flexible schedules and a focus on personal connections, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference while enriching their own lives through cultural exchange.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Orientation or training is required for host families.

Responsibilities

• Host high school exchange students and provide them with a welcoming environment.
• Create friendships and raise global awareness through cultural exchange.

Skills

General Education

English as a Secondary Language (ESL)

Youth Services

Cross-cultural Communication

Relationship Building

Job description

Help make a dream come true & make a difference: Host an exchange student (Eugene, OR)

ORGANIZATION: international Experience-USA (iE-USA)

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Share your world, raise global awareness in a personal way, and create friendships for a lifetime by hosting a high school exchange student.

We are CURRENTLY SEEKING host families in EUGENE, OR and surrounding areas for several fall 2025 exchange students, full year, semester for 5 months, or welcome families! You only need a spare bed and an open heart.

These are just a few:

• Marina from Spain, age 15 - likes skiing, gymnastics, equestrian, and youth group
• Finn from Germany, age 16 - likes American Football, basketball, chess, and design…

ABOUT INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE-USA (iE-USA)

iE-USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational exchange organization that was founded in 2002. We are devoted to building and strengthening relationships and understanding among the people of the world and believe that learning about other cultures, languages, and customs is the best way to eliminate fears and prejudices. We pride ourselves on providing individual care and direct support to our exchange students, host families, local schools, and iE team members, and we are certified by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET).

CAUSE AREAS

International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

Multiple locations, 97402

DATE POSTED

March 21, 2025

SKILLS

• General Education
• English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
• Youth Services
• Cross-cultural Communication
• Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

• Kids
• People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

• Driver's License Needed
• Must be at least 25
• Orientation or Training
• Please note: host families cannot be on any form of public assistance, such as food stamps, welfare, etc.