Volunteer Host Family

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About Greenheart International

Since 1985, Greenheart has facilitated cultural exchange programs in the USA and abroad for more than 175,000 students and adults. Our mission of connecting people and planet to create global leaders drives all that we do at Greenheart Exchange (programs in the USA) and Greenheart Travel (programs outside the USA). Greenheart Exchange works with the U.S. Department of State to sponsor students and adults who come to the USA to study or work on J-1 visas. Greenheart Exchange finds host families, host schools, and host businesses for exchange visitors and works hard to make sure everyone has a great experience. Greenheart Travel helps students and adults participate in high school abroad programs, summer language camps, teach and work abroad opportunities, TEFL courses, and/or Gap Year programs.

Duties

Have you ever thought about welcoming an international high school student into your home? Hosting is a rewarding experience that allows you to share your family's everyday life while learning about another culture. Each year, Greenheart Exchange matches students from around the world with caring host families across the United States. No special qualifications are needed—just a warm, welcoming home and a willingness to make a difference. ✨ As a Host Family, You'll: • Share American culture and traditions • Learn about another country and way of life • Build lifelong friendships and global connections • Help an international student grow and thrive during their exchange year 💙 Why Host? • Experience a new culture without leaving home • Make a lasting impact on a young person's life • Enrich your family through cultural exchange • Receive ongoing support from your local Greenheart Exchange Coordinator throughout the program Whether you're a family with children, an empty nester, a retired couple, or a single adult, you may be eligible to host.

Qualifications

Anyone with an open mind, open heart, and willingness to share their home and culture may be a host family. Located in every state, volunteer host families provide our young ambassadors a wide range of landscapes, climates, activities, and lifestyles. Greenheart Exchange Host Families are flexible and open-minded and represent the diversity that is America. Host families are of varied economic, religious, and racial backgrounds and include working parents, empty nesters, singles, and single parents.

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