Host a Spanish exchange student for 3 weeks this September
ORGANIZATION: Greenheart Exchange
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Greenheart Exchange, a nonprofit exchange organization, is seeking volunteer host families for high school exchange students from Spain for 3 weeks this September. These students will be shadowing students at Hillsboro High School.
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
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 students do?
- Shadow at Hillsboro High School
- Share meals, traditions, and daily conversations with you
- Participate in activities and excursions
- 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://www.tfaforms.com/236744
For more information, contact Lindsay at:
Phone: (503) 984-6350
Email: gomullers@gmail.com
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 homeHillsboro, OR 97006
DATE POSTED
August 29, 2019
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Youth Services
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25