Host families welcome students from around the world into their hearts and homes. Host families provide a room and meals, and most importantly a place in their daily lives. Explore the pages on the left to learn more about the hosting process, requirements, and the wonderful students that may soon become part of your family!
• Member of the World Youth and Student Travel Conference (WSTYC) since 1993
• Listed with the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) since 1990
• Members of the Alliance for International Educational & Cultural Exchange
• Individual staff are members of NAFSA: The Association of International Educators
• Leader in environmental and welfare projects through Greenheart Club initiative
• Associated with international partners in over 80 countries worldwide
• Facilitators of cultural and educational programs for approximately 10,000 American and international participants each year
• Internationally experienced and dedicated staff providing personalized service; 140 employees nationwide and a field network of over 400 local coordinators throughout the U.S.
• Nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization
• Staff commitment to ensuring organization’s operations are as sustainable as possible
• Founders are an integral part of the organization’s mission and operations
High School Programs (HSP)
• High School Programs offers international students personal experiences to learn about U.S. society and culture, and they in turn share their own culture as they learn in American homes, schools and communities
• Participants have the option to participate in both short term and long term (J-1 and F-1) programs at public and private high schools
• Greenheart’s CEO is on the board of the Alliance for International Educational & Cultural Exchange
• Local Coordinators receive generous payments, which help to attract experienced, quality individuals
Greenheart Travel
• All Greenheart Travel programs allow participants to integrate into the community and experience another culture from the inside rather than as a tourist
• Greenheart Travel carefully screens and evaluates all overseas partners to ensure their ability to meet high standards and quality programs
• The experienced and knowledgeable staff has collective travel experience in over 50 countries on 6 continents who can offer the best advice and preparation to travelers
• All staff have participated in their own cultural exchange program similar to those Greenheart Travel offers. Staff has experienced the anxieties and uncertainties of embarking on an adventure abroad first hand, so they understand the importance of answering participants’ questions and providing the best possible preparation to meet the challenges that await them
• Greenheart Travel offers a wide variety of programs for teens and adults with flexible start dates, many of which can be customized for individual participants and groups
• Values of social responsibility and environmental consciousness are integrated into all of Greenheart Travel programs by encouraging all participants to be mindful of the impact they have on the communities that welcome them
• Participants have the opportunity to become a part of a community of travel enthusiasts after they return home, through Greenheart Travel online communities, blogs and a referral incentive program for returned participants
Work and Travel Programs
• Encourages participants and businesses to contribute to their community through social and ecological projects
• Hosts annual conferences where businesses, overseas partners and staff meet and mingle
• Creates customized and user friendly hiring options for U.S. businesses
• Provides personalized customer service by assigning clients a dedicated staff person, thereby offering a streamlined communication process and one-on-one attention
• Small enough to meet to your needs, large enough to get you what you want
• Free and personalized services for U.S. businesses
J-1 Intern/Trainee:
• Offers assistance on finding training programs for interns/trainees
• Offers a diverse range of pre-screened, qualified candidates from a variety of countries and U.S. host businesses
• Offers a wide range of positions within the Business Management/Hospitality Tourism sectors
J-1 Work & Travel:
• An online application system creates more efficient processing
• An online job board placement option; hiring online is a unique way to screen pre-approved participants – you can be visible or invisible
• Online pre-arrival virtual orientation for participants to complete in their home country
• Diverse range of employers and industries all over the U.S.
• Greenheart job fairs have extensive benefits to U.S. businesses:
• Flexible hiring options
• Friendly, non-competitive environment
• Greenheart will interview potential candidates
