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

ie-usa; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a meaningful volunteer opportunity to host an exchange student in Louisville, KY. This role involves opening your home and heart to a young person from another culture, providing them with a supportive environment and meals. In return, you will gain a unique experience, learn about different cultures, and create lasting bonds. This initiative is perfect for families of all types who want to make a difference and foster international friendships. Whether you're a retiree, a young couple, or a single parent, your participation can change lives and enrich your own family's experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming home for exchange students.
• Support cultural exchange and understanding.

Job description

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

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Help make a dream come true & make a difference: Host an exchange student (Louisville, KY) role at International Experience - 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).

We are CURRENTLY SEEKING host families in LOUISVILLE, KY 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.

Potential Exchange Students

• Marina from Spain, age 15 - likes skiing, gymnastics, equestrian, and youth group
• Finn from Germany, age 16 - likes American Football, basketball, chess, and design
• Eliza from Belgium, age 17 - likes gymnastics, painting, reading, and writing
• Rocio from Spain, age 15 - likes band, public speaking, violin, gymnastics, and the outdoors

Contact us to learn more and see if hosting is right for you! In exchange for a bed, 3 meals a day, local transportation, and the support of a family, you and your family will get an experience of a lifetime and the opportunity to learn about someone from another culture and country, share your America, and create a bond with someone from another country.

Traditional and non-traditional families welcome, including retirees, empty nesters, young couples, singles, single parents, same-sex families, multi-generational families, etc.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.