Invite the world into your home,
one international visitor at a time.

Citizen Diplomacy Council of San Diego invites you to join other San Diego citizen diplomats who have hosted emerging leaders from around the globe in their homes.

Home Stay hospitality is a cultural and personal opportunity to host one of our international visitors in your home for a week or more, depending on the program and the arrangement.

These are emerging leaders who want to stay with Americans and immerse themselves in our culture and way of life while they are here.

The past experiences of our members have been very positive. You will learn about a different culture first-hand, get an opportunity to make a lasting international connection, and make a difference in promoting global understanding.

Responsibilities and Requirements:
  • Provide bedroom and access to bathroom for your visitor.
  • Morning drop-off and late afternoon pick-up at CDCSD office in Mission Valley during the week.
  • Light breakfast in the morning. Some, not all, dinners.
  • Depending on their program, some week-end days are planned, some are open for you to show your visitor(s) around town.
We support our home hosts by:
  • Arranging an Orientation Gathering where all host families meet so you can coordinate carpools, get to know who else is hosting, and learn about what to expect.
  • Providing Host Information Packets, which include country information, a 24/7 Citizen Diplomacy Council contact person, visitor(s) background information, and visitor(s) profession meetings agenda.
Contact of Director of Programs, Enrique Meza with your questions and interest: Enrique@SanDiegoDiplomacy.org