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1 person is interested
Host an International Student in Butler PA for the 2015-2016 School Year!
ORGANIZATION: Quest Exchange
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1 person is interested
Dear Butler community,
We are excited to welcome a new international student for the 2015-2016 school year! The student has already been granted acceptance into First Baptist Christian School through the Quest Exchange program, and we are actively seeking a Host Family for the student. What does being a host family mean?
Host Family Responsibilities
- Create a warm and friendly environment for the student in your home
- Engage in learning about his culture as he learns about ours
- Provide 3 meals a day - breakfast, bag lunch, dinner
- Help student with transportation to and from school - the student will pay for additional costs such as a bus fee when applicable
- Spend time with your student on the weekend
*Host Families will receive a monthly stipend of $400 to offset the cost of hosting.
Below is basic information about the student. A student profile is available for interested families.
Country: China
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Grade: 10th
In his own words: "I'm a truthful, positive and cheerful young man. I like to make friends and work together with my friends, share my ideas and thoughts with others. Sometimes I also would like to finish my homework or project individually."
Personality traits: Adaptable; Calm; Friendly; Independent; Outgoing; Patient; Positive; Realistic
Interests: I like Math very much, I am good at logical thinking. Church activities. In my spare time, I read books, play computer games, see a movie, or physical exercise such as playing basketball, sit-up, swim and so on. I like sports very much, such as table tennis, basketball, billiards, swimming and skating. I also like hip-hop, it is very famous in america. I would like to join table tennis club, I am very good at table tennis, it is very popular sport in China. I would like to establish a table tennis club if my school does not have it. I would like to share my skills with my america classmates.
For more information about the role of a Quest Host Family, please contact Local Coordinator Gregory Collins at gregorytcollins@yahoo.com, or Regional Manager Mei Jardstrom at mei@questexchange.org or (415) 665-3900.
More opportunities with Quest Exchange
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Quest Exchange
Location:
320 JUDAH STREET, STE 5, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94122, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote cultural diversity and understanding by offering quality educational and cultural programs.
Description
Quest Exchange has been welcoming international students into American high schools since 1999. Quest’s founder and president, Lisa Laviolette, has over 20 years of experience working with exchange organizations. Her long lasting involvement in cultural exchange has translated into Quest’s high quality service for students, families and schools.
We are a small, hands-on organization that provides a great deal of support, attention, and care to all of our program participants and team members. We welcome you to join our extended family as a host family or student coordinator!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
221 W. New Castle StreetButler, PA 16001
DATE POSTED
August 20, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 25
- 2015-2016 school year, may start later than 8/20!
- The family should provide a caring home.