Be a Host Family to a High School Exchange Student
Education Travel & CultureHighlight
Summary
About the Role
About You
- Willingness to provide a safe and nurturing home environment.
- Ability to provide meals and transportation for the student.
- Experience with cultural exchange or hosting international guests.
- Open-mindedness and enthusiasm for learning about other cultures.
Benefits
- Opportunity to learn about new cultures and share your own.
- Add another member to your family and create lasting memories.
- Help an exchange student gain an American education and experience.
Education Travel & Culture (ETC) is more than just a non-profit student exchange organization; we are a dedicated family of employees, independent contractors, volunteers, and host families united by a passion for education, travel, and cultural exchange. Since our founding in 1998, we have been committed to offering high school students from around the globe the unique opportunity to study in American high schools while living with welcoming American families. Currently, ETC connects students from 18 countries with volunteer host families across the United States, fostering international understanding and goodwill. Our main office is in Portland, Oregon, and we have a vast network of local coordinators and volunteers nationwide who provide essential support to students, host families, and schools throughout the academic year or semester. As a proud member of the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) since 2000, ETC adheres to high quality and safety standards. We have been continuously listed on their advisory list since 2002 and have received the Darkness to Light Partner in Prevention distinction annually since 2015, reflecting our commitment to preventing child sexual abuse. Additionally, ETC has been honored with the Top Non-Profit Award in 2019 and 2020, recognizing our dedication to fostering enriching educational experiences and cultural exchanges. Whether you want to volunteer, seek a part-time opportunity, or increase your family’s cultural awareness by hosting an exchange student, ETC invites you to join our family and start experiencing the world today! ETC’s Mission: To promote international understanding and goodwill by providing high-quality educational and cultural exchange programs in the United States and abroad. Fun Facts: • We place students in all 50 states including AK. • Each year, our staff takes an international trip to celebrate their success. • 50% of our host families are repeat families.