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

ie-usa; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a meaningful volunteer opportunity to host an exchange student in Mercersburg, PA. This role allows families to share their culture and create lifelong friendships while providing a supportive environment for international students. As a host, you will offer a spare bed, meals, and local transport, enriching both your life and that of a young person from another country. This is a chance to make a significant impact while learning about different cultures and fostering global understanding. Families of all types are encouraged to apply, making this a truly inclusive experience.

Responsibilities

• Host a high school exchange student and provide them with a supportive family environment.
• Share your culture and create lasting friendships through the hosting experience.

Job description

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

Join to apply for the Volunteer: Help make a dream come true & make a difference: Host an exchange student (Mercersburg, PA) 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).

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 MERCERSBURG, 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 students we are looking for:

• 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! iE-USA is a relationship-focused non-profit organization working with exchange students from across the world, U.S. host families, and host communities. 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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

Job function

• Other
• Civic and Social Organizations and Non-profit Organizations