Volunteer: Help an exchange student get a head start - Become a Welcome Family! (Quincy, IL)

Volunteermatch; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to become Welcome Families for high school exchange students in Quincy, IL. This rewarding volunteer opportunity allows you to host a student for 8 weeks, providing them with room and board while helping them adjust to life in the U.S. You'll play a crucial role in their transition, introducing them to local culture, school activities, and friendships. This initiative not only enriches the students' experience but also offers you and your family a chance to learn about another culture and make lasting connections. Join us in fostering global understanding and goodwill through this meaningful exchange program.

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide room and board for an exchange student.
• Strong communication and cultural awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support a high school exchange student for 8 weeks.
• Help the student acclimate to their new community and school.

Skills

Cultural Awareness

Communication Skills

Supportive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Help an exchange student get a head start - Become a Welcome Family! (Quincy, IL)

Welcome a high school exchange student for 8 weeks and help them get a head start for their exchange year in the U.S.!

This temporary placement helps students get acclimated to their new U.S. community, get involved in school sports and activities, and start making friends, and gives you and your family the opportunity to get to know someone from another country and culture!

We are CURRENTLY SEEKING Welcome Families in QUINCY, IL for a few Fall 2025 exchange students.

As a volunteer welcome family, you would provide room/board and support the student during the transition into living in the U.S.

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).

Mission Statement

International Experience is a team of dedicated people across the globe who want to promote education across international border lines, help develop learning opportunities, and encourage worldwide understanding, goodwill, and respect for human rights among all races and cultures.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy

International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.
Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

• NOTE: host families cannot be on any form of public assistance, such as food stamps, welfare, etc.