HOST FAMILY INFORMATION

Interns are between the ages of 20 and 30. They are students or graduates of institutions of higher education in their home countries. Many are involved in the field of languages, English as a Foreign Language, education, or other related fields. They also have some teaching experience or have worked with youth. The personal qualities we seek in Interns are friendliness, openness, maturity, adaptability, motivation and enthusiasm. Amity Interns are here to represent their language, culture and country, to share experience, contribute knowledge and ideas, learn first-hand about American culture and improve their English. An Intern is considered a teaching assistant and a temporary faculty member of the Host School. Interns are volunteers who are role models, ambassadors of good will, active community participants, and integrated members of their Host Family or school living environment.

Amity is different from a high school exchange. The Intern you are hosting is a young adult, not a teenager and should be treated appropriately. Your Intern will need to know and follow the general rules of the house, but should be afforded some independence and discretion in decision-making and conduct.

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW AS A HOST FAMILY

The Amity Coordinator

The Amity Coordinator is normally a teacher or administrator at the host school who handles all Amity Program arrangements, including arranging the Host Family. The Coordinator notifies Amity of these details, and oversees the Intern’s activities at school and in the community.

The Supervising Teacher

The Supervising Teacher works directly with the Intern in the language classroom, and may often act as the Amity Coordinator at the host school.

The Amity Program Counselor

Every Intern is assigned to an Amity staff counselor. The Program Counselor maintains regular contact with the Intern, Host Family and the Host School, and also helps resolve any problems that develop between the Host Family and the Intern, or the Intern and school staff. Please feel free to contact your Amity Counselor at any time.