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Host a Visiting Student


​SOS often hosts youth delegations from other countries for short visits, including from San Antonio's 11 sister cities! Visits usually last about a week and give youth from other countries the chance to experience everything San Antonio has to offer. It's also a chance for students in San Antonio to learn about another country without ever leaving home!
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Upcoming Hosting Opportunity: Darmstadt Youth Orchestra Delegation
September 11-16, 2023

This fall we will be hosting a group of students from Darmstadt, Germany and their sister cities in Europe, and we need your help to give them a big Texas welcome! SOS is looking for volunteer host families to host students for 5 days during their visit. Hosting families will need to provide a bed, breakfast, and morning and evening transportation. Head on to the next section to read more about some of the benefits of hosting a student!

If you're ready to apply, you can contact us at [email protected] with the subject line "I want to host!" or go ahead and complete the application below. We can't wait for fall!
Apply to Host a Student

Hosting FAQs

  • Will I receive service hours for hosting a student?
    • Yes, any household members that are currently enrolled in the SOS portal at the time of the visit will receive 40 service hours at the conclusion of the visit.
  • Can my family host more than one student?
    • Yes, you may host up to three students as long as each student has their own bed.
  • Can I host a student in a shared room?
    • Yes, you may host a student in a shared bedroom, however, the other occupants of the room should also be minors of the same gender.
  • Can I host a student if I don’t have any other children at home?
    • Yes! We will accept all applications including for households with no children present. For single person households, we will accept applications on a case by case basis.
  • Do I need to have travel experience or hosting experience or foreign language skills to participate?
    • No! We hope that you will try out this new experience and learn more about another country!

​Benefits of Hosting a Visiting Student:
-  Learn about another culture
-  Give a student from another country a chance to travel and get a true American        experience
-  Get a chance to share your culture
-  Make lifelong friends
-  Earn 40 service hours with SOS


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  • Home
    • About Us
    • Recognition
    • Press Releases
    • Testimonials
    • Our Team
    • Our Sponsors
  • Join SOS
    • For Students
    • For Parents
    • For Educators
    • Need Volunteers?
  • LEARN
    • Student Leadership Council (SLC)
    • Exploring Justice Program
    • Teen Medical Academy
    • Alumni Program
  • SERVE
    • SOS Volunteer Portal
    • SOS Clubs
    • Student Awards
    • Make it Happen Initiative
  • EXPLORE
    • Travel Scholarships
    • Upcoming Trips
    • Where We've Been
  • Donate
  • SOS Gear