Volunteer: Help make a dream come true & make a difference: Host an exchange student (Canon Cit[...]

Volunteermatch; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking compassionate host families in Cañon City to welcome high school exchange students for the upcoming fall semester. This rewarding opportunity allows you to share your culture and create lifelong friendships while providing a supportive environment for students from around the world. 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 dedicated team committed to fostering global understanding and goodwill through educational exchange.

Job description

Help Make a Dream Come True & Make a Difference: Host an Exchange Student (Canon City, CO)

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 CANON CITY, CO and surrounding areas for several fall 2025 exchange students. Options include a full year, semester (5 months), or welcome families! You only need a spare bed and an open heart.

Here are a few:

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

About international Experience-USA (iE-USA)

Location:

309 Division St., Suite 201, Northfield, MN 55057, US

Mission Statement

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

Description

iE-USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational exchange organization founded in 2002. We are devoted to building and strengthening relationships and understanding among the people of the world. We 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. We are certified by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET).

Visit our website to learn more!

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy

International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekends - Daytime and Evening

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