Did you know that the world can fit into your home? You could find out by hosting an AFS participant from one of more than 50 AFS countries! Offer your family a unique learning opportunity and develop long-term bonds with students from all over the world! Hosting is an unforgettable experience for the whole family that allows you to discover the culture and history from another country.
AFS host families are people who care about youth, education and the future. Some have teenagers, others have young children or children who have already left home, or no children at all. Some host parents are married. Some are single.
AFS families receive no pay; getting a new son or daughter is the reward! Hosting creates a lifetime friendship with another person – and often – with another family in a different part of the world. Hosts also benefit from friendships with people who have an international perspective and by participating in AFS activities with them.
AFS Egypt has a number of hosting programs to suit you. All programs focus on intercultural learning and understanding.
School program-Year program: host a school-age (15-18 years old) participant while they attend school and live with you as a family member. Duration of the program: 11 months (starting in August till July). During the program AFS arrange 5 orientation camps for the participants. The chapter organizes activities for the participants on local bases. Each participant and host family have a volunteer counselor during the program.
Intensive Language program: host a school-age (15-18 years old) participant while they participate in a structured language program or attend an Egyptian school and live with you as a family member. Duration of the program is 4 to 8 weeks. AFS arrange 2 orientation camps for participants on this program. They also have a total of 4 outings arranged by the chapter.
Community Service program: host a participant over 18 years of age while they volunteer for a local community organization and live with you as a family member, but with more independence. Duration of the program is 6 months. AFS arrange 3 orientation camps for participants on this program. They get an Arabic language course as part of the program. Each participant and host family have a volunteer counselor during the program.
Summer Language program: Host a participant during summer (15 -18 years old). They attend an intensive Arabic course and that is the main part of their program. Duration of the program is 4 to 6 weeks. AFS arranges some activities or trips on the week ends. AFS arrange 2 orientation camps for participants on this program
Volunteer exchange: host a volunteer while they participate on a 2 week program to live in your home learning about Egyptian families as adult participants.
Is your family suitable?
Yes, if you are interested in people and desire to make our world a better place!
AFS host families are diverse.
Host families can be:
Large or small.
Young or old.
A couple with children of any age.
A couple with no children.
A single person with or without children.
Living in the country or the city, in a house or an apartment.
Students are required to have their own bed, not their own room.
All you need is a warm heart and the desire to learn and share; a sense of humor, flexibility and patience.
Want to host? We are currently seeking for families to host students and international volunteers , check out our contacts to register.
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