Host Families Needed for International Students!
ORGANIZATION: World Learning
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World Learning seeks volunteer families that are open-minded and eager to engage in cultural exchange to host high school exchange students. Persons with disabilities encouraged to apply, as well as all ages and family types. Watch our 2-min video to see if hosting an exchange student is a good fit for you. Video: http://wlacademicyearprograms.tumblr.com/Host%20Family%20FAQ Students are finalists as a result of a merit-based competitive process and are fully sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. All students are between the ages of 15 and 17 and will attend a U.S. high school during the 2014-2015 academic year. Students come from up to 50 countries! World Learning and our local coordinators will take care of school enrollment, monthly stipends and incidental allowances for the students, support for students and host families throughout the adjustment process, and cultural and leadership activities within the host community. The students will experience American culture firsthand while sharing about life in their home countries with their host families, peers, and community members. Visit our Academic Year Programs Tumblr page to learn more about the program and to meet our 2014-2015 students. AYP Tumblr: http://wlacademicyearprograms.tumblr.com/ Interested? Fill out the FLEX Host Family Application or contact aypyouth@worldlearning.org or call 202 464-6990 for more information. Application: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AYPHostFamilyApp
More opportunities with World Learning
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About World Learning
Location:
1015 15th St NW, Seventh Floor, Washington, DC 20005, US
Mission Statement
World Learning is a nonprofit organization advancing leadership in more than 60 countries. We envision a just world, driven by engaged citizens and thriving communities. To achieve this goal, our mission is to empower people and strengthen institutions through education, exchange, and development programs.
Description
Education
Our study abroad programs offer American high school and undergraduate students the chance to have immersive, life-transforming experiences in more than 50 countries. The Experiment in International Living offers three- to five-week summer programs that immerse high school students in other cultures and languages. SIT Study Abroad provides undergraduates academically-rich, semester, summer and academic year programs with opportunities for field research and International Honors Program comparative study. Our accredited SIT Graduate Institute offers internationally focused, full-time and low-residency master’s degrees, as well as certificate and professional development programs.
Exchange
World Learning brings emerging leaders from 140 countries annually to the United States for International Exchanges. We offer short-term learning experiences for individuals seeking professional development through links to US and international colleagues, new insights, and a broader view of core US values and culture. Academic exchanges place international students in US colleges and universities to strengthen their leadership and career-specific skills while they explore US culture. Young people from around the globe learn about leadership, current issues, and peacebuilding on World Learning youth programs.
Development
Our International Development Programs prepare communities worldwide to effectively address critical issues such as poverty and exclusion, youth participation, educational access and quality, the spread of HIV/AIDS, the marginalization of women and children, and government accountability. We work with our local partners to identify specific needs, resources, and challenges--valuable local context that informs the design and implementation of custom development activities. This approach ensures that our partners invest deeply in projects and provide the local leadership required to ensure their long-term success.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
manyAlbany or surrounding areas up to 120 milesAlbany, NY 12201
DATE POSTED
December 16, 2014
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 8 weeks to one year
- Meals and transportation to/from school