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

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks compassionate host families in Louisville, KY, to welcome high school exchange students. This rewarding opportunity allows you to share your world and create lifelong friendships while fostering global awareness. As a host family, you will provide a supportive environment for students from various countries, helping them adapt to a new culture and experience life in the U.S. Whether you have a spare room or just an open heart, your involvement can make a significant difference in a young person's life. Join us in this enriching journey of cultural exchange and personal growth!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Host an exchange student and create lasting friendships.
• Provide a spare bed and an open heart to welcome students.

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 (Louisville, KY)

ORGANIZATION: international Experience-USA (iE-USA)

This opportunity is provided by VolunteerMatch's partner.

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 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.

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
• Eliza from Belgium, age 17 - likes gymnastics, painting, reading, and writing

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).

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime and Evening
Weekend - Daytime and Evening

WHERE

Multiple locations, 40214

DATE POSTED

March 6, 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.