EF Homestay program seeking volunteers to host foreign exchange students in Redmond this summer

This summer, Chinese and Spanish students will be coming to Redmond as part of the Education First Homestay program. The program is currently seeking volunteers to host students during their stay. - Courtesy Photo
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This summer, Chinese and Spanish students will be coming to Redmond as part of the Education First Homestay program. The program is currently seeking volunteers to host students during their stay.

April 13, 2012 · 9:33 AM

The Education First Homestay program is in need of volunteers in Redmond to host foreign exchange students this summer.

Chinese students ages 10-14 will be coming to Redmond from July 17-30 and Chinese and Spanish students ages 14-18 will be coming to Redmond July 13-31.

The students will attend activities and classes at Redmond Junior High School from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and spend weekends and evenings with their host families practicing their English and experiencing everyday life in the United States.

For more information, visit www.efhomestay.org.

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