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

Volunteermatch; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to host high school exchange students in Bedford, PA. This rewarding opportunity allows you to share your world and create lifelong friendships while promoting cultural awareness. Whether you can host for a full year or just a semester, your open heart and spare bed can make a significant impact on a young person's life. Join a mission dedicated to fostering global understanding and goodwill, and help shape the future by welcoming a student into your home. Flexible scheduling options make this role accessible for everyone.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Host an exchange student and provide a supportive environment.
• Facilitate cultural exchange and friendship building.

Skills

General Education

English as a Secondary Language (ESL)

Youth Services

Cross-cultural Communication

Relationship Building

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

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 BEDFORD, PA 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.

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.

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

Multiple locations, 15522

DATE POSTED

March 13, 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.