Host a German exchange student this July/August: Athens

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Greenheart Exchange, a nonprofit exchange organization, is seeking a volunteer host family for a high school exchange student from Germany for 5 weeks starting July 19. The student, Arne, will be participating in school visits at a local American high school the last 3 weeks of this program. Arne is 16 years old and his interests include baseball, boy scouts (including hiking and camping), and playing drums.

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
• Some assistance in transporting student to/from school August 5 - August 23

Who can host a student?

Greenheart Exchange 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 student do?

• Share meals, traditions, and daily conversations with you
• Shadow a student a host sibling or assigned buddy at a local school: August 5 - August 23
• Come with his/her own medical insurance and spending money.

How do I host?

If you are interested, please start by completing a host inquiry:
https://greenheartexchange.org/host/host-an-exchange-student/apply/

For more information, contact Daniela at:

Phone: 414-313-3067

Email: danielawieczorek@yahoo.com