Host a French exchange student for 2 - 5 weeks who will be volunteering at Jackson House
ORGANIZATION: Greenheart Exchange
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CCI Greenheart, a nonprofit exchange organization, is seeking volunteer hosts for 4 French exchange students arriving in July and staying 2 - 5 weeks. These students will be volunteering at Jackson House crisis center in Hot Springs Arkansas 2 - 4 days per week.
Below is info about specific participants needing hosts:
1. Paul, M, 18; Dates: July 7 - July 21; Interests: rugby and surfing; also loves dogs!
2. Nikias, M, 17; Dates: July 8 - July 29; Interests: commercial aviation/aircraft (plans to become a pilot when older); science, computers. Nikias is half Greek and half French, and loves learning languages!
3. Lyvia, F, 16; Dates: July 18 - August 22; Interests: playing piano, acting, singing, movies, hiking. Lyvia also loves cats!
4. Nadia, F, 15; Dates: July 22 - August 19; Interests: languages/history, gymnastics, thai boxing, soccer, shopping
If interested your first step is to complete an application here:
https://www.tfaforms.com/268030
Please choose Lisa Brecht as the local coordinator
Below are details about expectations and requirements:
Location:
* Anywhere within an hour of Hot Springs
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
* Some help with transport to/from volunteer site. (Our local coordinator can also assist as needed. )
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?
* Volunteer 2 - 4 times a week at Jackson House
* 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 online host family application, here:
https://www.tfaforms.com/268030
Choose Lisa Brecht as the local coordinator.
For more info contact Lisa at:
Phone: 870-917-5354
Email: lbrecht@greenheart.org
More opportunities with Greenheart Exchange
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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 HomeHot Springs, AK 71901
DATE POSTED
July 5, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 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.