Host a French exchange student for 3 weeks starting Saturday July 8
ORGANIZATION: Greenheart Exchange
Please visit the new page to apply.
CCI Greenheart, a nonprofit exchange organization, is seeking a volunteer host for a French exchange student this July . Below is some info about the participant:
Raphael, French, M, 17, interests include: music, reading, politics.
If interested your first step is to complete an application here:
https://www.tfaforms.com/236744
Please choose Bernadette Dickson as the local coordinator
Below are details about expectations and requirements:
Meeting point:
* King of Prussia Mall
Note: We could help arrange carpooling/transport support if needed. We have families across a fairly large radius hosting for us.
What is expected of me and my family?
* Provide 3 meals a day and a secure and inviting home
* Treatment of student as a member of the family, which may include household rules, responsibilities and privileges
* Optional participation in group activities
*Note we will provide a stipend of $50/week to offset expense.
Who can host a student?
CCI Greenheart host families represent the diversity of American culture. Our families are of varied economic, religious and racial backgrounds and include working parents, couples with and without children, single parents, adoptive parents, and empty-nesters. All host families complete an online application and each family member aged 18+ must clear a background check.
What will the students do?
* Arrive with a group of students, accompanied by a bilingual adult chaperone.
* Participate in weekly excursions, welcome and farewell party, and volunteer project
* Share meals, traditions, and daily conversations with you
* Come with his/her own medical insurance and spending money.
How do I host?
If you are interested, please start by completing our group online host family application, here: https://www.tfaforms.com/236744
Choose Bernadette Dickson as the local coordinator.
For more info contact Bernadette at:
Phone: 267-249-2051
Email: berndickson@aol.com
More opportunities with Greenheart Exchange
4 ReviewsNo additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Greenheart Exchange
Location:
712 N Wells St (National Office), Chicago, IL 60654, US
Mission Statement
Greenheart Exchange offers life-changing cultural exchange programs in the U.S. that connect Americans with international students and adults. Our mission is to promote cultural understanding, academic development, environmental consciousness and world peace. We engage our participants in active community service and volunteering during their programs in the U.S.
Description
Established in 1985, Greenheart Exchange is a nonprofit international education exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development, environmental consciousness and world peace. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Greenheart organizes high school exchange, short-term immersion homestays, intern and trainee, work & travel in the U.S. Greenheart connects people and planet through environmentalism, fair trade, social transformation and cross cultural understanding.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Your HomeWayne, PA 19087
DATE POSTED
June 28, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- You incorporate your student into your daily life.
- All host families undergo a home visit and background check. At leat one family member must be 25.