A human adventure that often transforms the host family as much as the young person welcomed.
During a sports season, your family welcomes a young person from another country.
They become part of your everyday life.
You discover their culture.
They discover yours.
And each of you grows through contact with the other.
OSE and its partners are here to support you every step of the way.
No. Motivation for the adventure matters more than fluency in a language. Everyday exchanges develop naturally, with help from the OSE team if needed.
No. Host families remind us of this: there is no such thing as an ideal family, only families ready to share what they have and open up to someone new.
Hosting generally lasts for a full sports season, with OSE support before, during and after the stay.
Yes. Hosting arrangements remain flexible and are planned together with the local OSE team, while keeping the connection with the young person hosted.
OSE supports families throughout the journey. If a difficulty arises, the local OSE coordinator is immediately available to help find a suitable solution.
“We thought we were welcoming a young person from another country.
We often saw a member of our own family leave.”
The bonds formed during a sports season often outlast the exchange itself.
They sometimes continue for years, lasting a lifetime.
The main requirement: a genuine wish to welcome and to share.
“At first, we welcome a young person from elsewhere.
Very often, what leaves feels like a member of our own family.”