This video was specifically created for host families for Village (age 10-11) but it also applicable to host families for other ages.  Please click this link to view the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CvknWeoAYw

This is a list of ways to help your visitors have a great home stay. 

• Make a welcome poster for the airport
• Give a tour of the home upon arrival.
• Review any household rules:

• Which areas of the house may they go into
• Is there an alarm system
• Do you keep your doors/windows locked
• Who to talk to if there is a question, concern, problem
• What to do if you feel sick
• What to do when parent(s) are working
• Is there a curfew

Privacy: 

• Where is the delegates personal space especially if sharing a room
• Are there specific places or times where privacy is expected

English:
• Remember that your guest will need a break from English. It is hard to spend their whole day speaking/listening in a second language

Kitchen:
• Specify drinking water vs. washing water
• When are meal times
• Who cooks
• Where are the glasses/plates/silverware
• Where is food allowed
• What to do with dishes/silverware/glasses after their use
• Is it okay to help themselves to what’s in the fridge or cabinets
• What to do when done eating
• Do you eat out

Bathroom:
• Locations
• How to work the shower (this should be done on the first day)
• Where to store their personal bathroom needs
• Where to get shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, lotion, towels, etc (clarify which items are for what if your guest does not speak English well)
• How to flush the toilet and that it is okay to flush toilet paper down the toilet
(Chinese and possibly other cultures throw toilet paper into the trash can)
• Clarify what to do with feminine hygiene products to female delegates.
• Is there a hair dryer he/she may use?

Bedroom:
• Sleeping time and location
• Where to put their hanging and folded items
• What to do with dirty laundry
• How to turn on/off lights
• Is it okay to open the windows (many countries don’t use air conditioning)
• What to do if cold or hot

Laundry:
• Where is it
• Who does laundry
• When is it done
Technology:
• Which may be used
• How to turn on and offer
• No tagging of youth in pictures. Ask before posting.  

Entering and exiting the home:
• Is it okay to leave a door and/or screen door open

Bikes/personal items:
• Which can be used
• Does the delegate need permission to use the device

Encourage your children or other family members  to introduce their international guest to their friends but emphasize to be sure that the delegate is also included in conversations.

The policy is available below. You can also access the policy here: https://cisv.org/resources/risk-management-safeguarding/child-protection/

This includes creating positive learning environments wherever we meet or work together, as well as promoting behaviours that are in line with our values.

Our educational approach helps children and adults gain the attitudes, skills, and knowledge that contribute to becoming active global citizens with lasting cross-cultural relationships. To do this we must establish shared standards and expectations that govern all our programmes and events. Though we recognize that behaviour norms may vary across our members’ cultures, everyone in CISV must follow the standards, expectations and rules set out in this policy.

In line with The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, we believe in actively promoting and creating an inclusive learning culture where all people have the right to feel safe and included.

Positive behaviours support the values of CISV:

Friendship - We find a common bond and we are kind to each other.

Inclusiveness - We are open, we accept and respect others.

Cooperation - We work together and support each other toward our common goal.

Enthusiasm - We bring energy and passion to everything we do.

Engagement - We show up, participate and learn with a positive attitude

CISV has adopted a policy about appropriate behaviors at CISV programs. The policy is below and is also accessible online at https://cisv.org/resources/risk-management-safeguarding/

I WILL ALWAYS:
✓ Put the safety and welfare of the children in CISV as my first priority.
✓ Help create a culture where children feel safe
✓ Encourage children to speak out and bring up any concerns they have.
✓ Listen to the voices of children
✓ Treat everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect.
✓ Recognize that as adults we are role models at all times and we set the tone for what is acceptable
✓ Model positive behaviours that reflect the values of CISV: Friendship, Inclusiveness, Enthusiasm, Engagement and Cooperation.
✓ Follow CISV rules, especially the Behaviour Policy and the Child Protection Policy (see especially Procedure 4: Communicating with and about Children).
✓ Recognize that my behaviour, both in person and online, affects the reputation of CISV ✓ Use appropriate language and behaviour in all forms of communication.
✓ Report all concerns about inappropriate or forbidden behaviours immediately to the Person in Charge.
✓ Avoid physical contact or displays of intimacy that could reasonably be perceived as inappropriate or an abuse of power or trust.
✓ Challenge others on behaviour that I feel is against our Code of Behaviour and be open to be challenged by others on my behaviour.
I understand and agree to follow this Code of Behaviour at all times. I understand that violating this Code may result in serious consequences including temporary or permanent removal from an activity or a programme, and / or suspension or termination of my CISV membership.

This Code of Behaviour applies to every child in CISV. It applies at all activities – both in-person and online. This Code helps CISV to provide a positive, inclusive and welcoming environment that reflects our values and where everyone feels safe, supported and respected. This code should be
shared and discussed at the beginning of any CISV activity or event.

As a child in CISV, I WILL:
✓ Be friendly, polite and helpful toward others.
✓ Respect everyone regardless of things like age, gender, sex, sexual Orientation, ability, race, cultural background or religious beliefs.
✓ Respect the boundaries, privacy and property of others.
✓ Keep myself safe.
✓ Challenge and report the bullying or inappropriate behaviour of others.
✓ Contribute to a creating a safe space for everyone
✓ Be a good role model
✓ Openly share my opinions, needs and concerns
✓ Encourage others to share their ideas.
✓ Follow the rules.

I have the right to
✓ Be and feel safe
✓ Be listened to
✓ Be respected and treated fairly
✓ Be protected from abuse by other member or outside sources
✓ Participate on an equal basis, appropriate to my ability
✓ Be believed.
✓ Ask for and get help

I WILL NOT:
✓ Pick on or make fun of others
✓ Bully others
✓ Get involved in peer pressure or push others into something they do not want to do.
✓ Be mean
✓ Break the law
I understand that CISV programmes and activities are not the place for sexual behaviours or relationships.

I understand and agree to follow this Code of Behaviour.
I understand that if I don’t follow this Code, there may be serious consequences: I may have to leave the CISV activity or programme and I might lose my CISV membership temporarily or forever.