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Homestay & Volunteering in the USA

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Program Overview

Experience impactful volunteering in one of the various sectors through our USA homestay program. Immerse yourself in American life, contribute to local communities, and gain invaluable cross-cultural understanding.

You will live with an American host family while volunteering 25-35 hours/week with non-profits. Our host families are mostly middle-class households providing internet, transportation, free time activities, and a welcoming environment across 18 states.

For your volunteer work, you can choose from diverse fields like museums, healthcare, youth centers, community radios, and more. You may also do two volunteer placements. You do not need any prior experience, and at the end of the program, you’ll receive a participation certificate.

Your placement with a family and volunteer job is assigned based on your preferred volunteer activity, a detailed questionnaire, a personality test, and a self-introduction letter.

For your safety, we are partnering with Cultural Homestay International, which has 40+ years of experience, ensuring participant safety. Furthermore, all host families undergo thorough screening, including interviews, home inspections, and background checks.

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Program Highlights

Diverse Project Opportunities: Engage in meaningful volunteer work across various fields including social services and healthcare and more, allowing you to align with your passions and skills.
Authentic Homestay Immersion: Live with a carefully selected American host family, offering the opportunity for cultural immersion, daily language practice, and firsthand experience of local customs.
Visa Support: For citizens of ESTA Visa Waiver Program countries, you do not need a visa, but can use a ESTA travel permission. For other nationalities, we'll provide a B1/B2 visa support letter.
Health Insurance: Your program fee includes health insurance, ensuring you're covered during your stay.
Thorough Support: We will hold a preparation session via Zoom to equip you for your journey and also organize airport transfer.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
Pre-Departure Orientation
Internship Placement
Emergency Support
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Travel Insurance

Program Details

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Locations

  • Online
  • United States

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

Duration

  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

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