WorldChicago seeks volunteer host families for 15 international students in the 2014 U.S. Department of State Mexico Youth Leadership Program from Tuesday, July 22 to Saturday, August 2. The 12-day program will focus on civic engagement, leadership, diversity, and community engagement, with special emphasis on bullying prevention. We are also seeking volunteer host families for 12 youth and three mentors for the 2014 U.S. Department of State Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador Youth Leadership Program from Friday, September 19 to Tuesday, September 30. Help us make their Chicago experience unforgettable — volunteer to be a home stay host.

Other upcoming hosting opportunities include:

• July 10–24: Iraq (Teen Health) // 12 youth, 2 mentors
• July 14–22: United Kingdom (Youth Leadership) // 12 youth, 2 mentors
• August 12–23: China (Exploring Community through Arts) // 9 youth, 1 mentor

This is a unique (and fun!) opportunity to learn about cultures from around the world, and to share a little of your own culture and hospitality. Hosts provide a bed and most meals, but more importantly introduce our youth to everyday life in America. WorldChicago provides transportation, lunch, cell phones, and program activities weekdays 9 to 5. Students (ages 14-19) are proficient in English and selected for these distinguished programs via a competitive, merit-based process. To sign up or learn more, please contact Maria Krasinski, Youth Programs Manager at mkrasinski@worldchicago.org or 312.254.1800 x102