Archive for May, 2015

Host a Student from Iraq/Mexico this summer!

Seeking host families for Iraqi students: July 9-23

Seeking host families for Mexican students: July 18-30

We are looking for families to host the youth for the 14 days they will be visiting Helena. 

In order to be a home stay family all you need a spare bed and excitement to learn about Iraqi or Mexican life. These engaged students and adult mentors are eager to experience the American way of life by staying with a family. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about cultures from around the world and to share a little of our own culture and hospitality. Past IYLEP Participants almost unanimously report back that the most enriching part of their program is the home stay portion, as do host families. Many families and their students form close bonds and can say their family grew by one member after the summer!

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About the Participants

Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) participants are high school students, ages 15-17, and one adult mentor. They were selected out of a competitive pool of almost 1000 students and come from provinces in every region of the country. Participants are all fluent in English and engage in community service projects in Iraq.

Sample Day Agenda in Host Community

  • Morning Breakfast with host family, drop off at Carroll College 8-8:30 a.m.
  • Afternoon         Youth occupied until late afternoon. Lunch provided
  • Evening                    Pick up at gathering point 5-5:30 p.m.; Dinner and evening with family.

Interested in hosting? Please contact:

Office:                                   (406) 447-4444

Cell:                           (406) 439-6298

Email:                         Ellen@WorldMontana.org

WORLDMONTANA website: www.worldmontana.org

 

Link for Background Check for those  and have been in contact with team about hosting:

http://www.coeusglobal.com/council_mt_worldmontana.html

Annual Meeting for World Montana Members

Dear members, supporters, and friends of World Montana,

We invite you to join us for our annual meeting and celebration at Carroll College in Helena, MT on Saturday , April 16th.

We will begin with a 2 pm tour of the new office and the Artaza Center in St. Charles Hall. Parking is open on Saturday, so park as close to the building as you would like. After the tour we will visit Trinity Lounge. We will hear an update on the WorldMontana program, watch a video on visitors from Indonesia, and enjoy some good food. The meeting should wrap up by 4 pm, but feel free to tour the campus and stay longer if desired.

There is no charge for the event, but since we are inviting international students and friends, we would like to know if you would like to join as soon as possible.

Please RSVP with WorldMontana by contacting ellen@worldmontana.org or by contacting our office phone at (406)-447-4444.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you there.

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