Host a Korean exchange student for 2 weeks starting September 23

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CCI Greenheart, a nonprofit exchange organization, is seeking volunteer hosts for high school aged exchange students from Korea for 2 weeks starting September 23rd. These students are part of an exchange with District 214, comprising the following schools:
Prospect, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove, Wheeling, Rolling Meadows, Hersey

What is expected of me and my family?

* Provide 3 meals a day and a secure and inviting home

* Treat the student like a member of the family, which may include household rules, responsibilities and privileges

* Optional participation in group activities

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.

* Shadow classes at a local high school, welcome and farewell party, and weekly excursions during the week

* 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 Julie Zehner as the local coordinator.

For more info contact Julie at:

Phone: 847-462-8406

Email: jzehner@ccigreenheart.org