Hosting a Student

 
Being a host family requires tact, sympathy, and patience, but in return, it offers great rewards. It is an opportunity to develop a lifelong relationship that will enrich your family’s life for years to come.
 
Just keep in mind a few simple things:
  • Make your student feel like a part of th e family 
  • Be patient with language challenges 
  • Encourage and support your student’s involvement in school and community life 
  • Help your student balance his or her commitments and be sure he or she has time to develop friendships 
  • Be accepting of differences and be open to challenging your own preconceptions
         OPEN YOUR HEART, AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW 
 
Rotary’s Motto is SERVICE ABOVE SELF. Every Rotarian joins a Rotary Club as a volunteer.
 
The Youth Exchange Program is no different; we depend on volunteers who want to make a difference in a young student’s life.
 
 
 
We need families who are willing to host an exchange student (age 15-18.5) for a period of 3-5 months for the Long Term Exchange. The families are grouped together and organized through a Rotary Club. This is your opportunity to volunteer and change the life of a young person.  The student will attend the same high school for the entire school year so it is important that the 2 or 3 host families are in the same school area.  Click on the "read more" for more details of becoming a Host Family