Be a Host Family

Every summer we host one of our programs in or near Denver. Host families are integral to the entire cultural experience of visiting delegates and leaders. Becoming a host family is a great way to get your entire family involved in the CISV international experience. If you are interested in becoming a host family please contact rockymountaindenver@cisvusa.org to learn about our upcoming needs.

Requirements:

  • Families must be a current member of CISV Rocky Mountain Denver chapter in good standing.
  • All adults at or above the age of 18 in the household must complete a criminal background check.
  • All adults at or above the age of 23, who will be driving participants, must complete a driving record check and provide proof of license and auto insurance to host family planning committee.
  • Must provide separate and private room for delegates. If hosting multiple genders, host family must provide private rooms separated by genders. Must provide separate beds for all delegates.
  • New families must complete a home visit from a member of the host family planning committee.
  • All families must attend a host family orientation before the camp begins.
  • Must have an interest in learning about other cultures and providing a welcoming and "close up" view into your culture.

Commitment:

  • 2-4 days/1-3 nights hosting a minimum of two delegates.
  • An adult member over the age of 23-years old picks up delegates from airport/campsite and transports to your home. Drops off delegates from your home to airport/campsite at specified times.
  • Provide meals to delegates.
  • Plan, organize, and fund if necessary, activities for your family and delegates to do together.
  • Must provide separate and private room for delegates. If hosting multiple genders, host family must provide private rooms separated by genders. Must provide separate beds for all delegates.
  • New families must complete a home visit from a member of the host family planning committee.
  • All families must attend a host family orientation before the camp begins.
  • Must have an interest in learning about other cultures and providing a welcoming and "close up" view into your culture.