SHARE! High School Student Exchange Program

Mission Statement

Change a student’s life and your own, through the power of cultural exchange,

About

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:

1. Promote cultural exchange and global understanding
2. Support international students studying in the U.S.
3. Build lifelong international relationships
4. 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:
5. Families with or without children
6. Single adults or single parents
7. Retired couples and empty nesters No prior hosting experience required. Host Family Responsibilities Host families provide:
8. A safe and supportive home environment
9. A bed (shared or private room)
10. Meals and inclusion in daily family life
11. Encouragement and cultural connection Time Commitment
12. Short-term "Welcome Families"
13. Semester (5–6 months)
14. Academic year (10 months) Ready to make a difference? 📞 800-941-3738 🌐 sharesouthwest.org/contact Learn more, ask questions, or request student profiles today!

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