Job Description
ERDT/SHARE! is a global non-profit educational foundation that has been providing international student exchange services to host families and international teens since 1974.
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Make a global impact right from your home. 🌍
SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking volunteer host families and adults to welcome international high school exchange students (ages 14–18) for a semester or full academic year.
This is a unique cultural exchange opportunity where you can support a student’s American experience while gaining a new global perspective—without leaving home.
Students come from countries such as France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Vietnam, Bolivia, Hong Kong, Czech Republic, and Poland and are excited to attend a local U.S. high school and become part of daily family life.
Why Host an Exchange Student?
Hosting is a meaningful way to
• Promote cultural exchange and global understanding
• Support international students studying in the U.S.
• Build lifelong international relationships
• Create a rewarding experience for your family
Program Benefits
✔ Students are carefully screened and selected
✔ Students speak English and are motivated to engage
✔ Students have their own spending money for personal expenses
✔ Students are covered by medical insurance
✔ Ongoing support from local Exchange Program Coordinators (EPCs)
✔ 24/7 program assistance
Who Can Volunteer as a Host Family?
We are looking for welcoming, supportive homes, including
• Families with or without children
• Single adults or single parents
• Retired couples and empty nesters
No Prior Hosting Experience Required.
Host Family Responsibilities
Host families provide
• A safe and supportive home environment
• A bed (shared or private room)
• Meals and inclusion in daily family life
• Encouragement and cultural connection
Time Commitment
• Short-term "Welcome Families"
• Semester (5–6 months)
• Academic year (10 months)
Ready to make a difference?
📞 800-941-3738
🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact
Learn more, ask questions, or request student profiles today!