HIGH SCHOOL in the USA
Cultural Exchange program
2024 PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD WINNERS
Awarded by the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, this award recognizes the important role of volunteers in America’s strength and national identity as well as those who positively impact their community and inspire those around them.
BENSON FAMILY (Sandy, UT)
“Christy and I felt we had a lot to offer a young student visiting the U.S. for the first time. What we didn’t realize is how much that student would mean to us. We enjoyed our time with Martina so much. We have made life-long connections not only with her, but her entire family. We are excited to continue to be part of Martina’s life. It’s been a great ten months!”
LEWIS FAMILY (Locust Grove, VA)
"Being host parents has been a life changing experience. Meeting students from around the world and making them part of our family has filled our house and hearts. On top of that, we have learned about many different cultures while having an impact on young adults' lives. The impact has forever bonded our lives with those across the world."
MCLUCAS FAMILY (Katy, TX)
“As a naturalized immigrant and U.S. Air Force retiree, my passion is to share the American culture with students, letting them experience the freedom of the U.S. and helping them understand this culture while studying the English language. We are so proud of our boys, Jonathan and Jeremy, for helping us love and add eight amazing kids to our family”
PELLETIER FAMILY (New Ulm, MN)
“We feel we have shared a lifetime of memories this exchange year while balancing a busy year in our own family’s life.
With Aurora, we got to add the missing piece of the puzzle to our home.”
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