Open your doors to volunteers who want to make a difference! As a host, you can offer travelers a meaningful experience while receiving their help with community work, ministry, or household tasks. Cross Exchange benefits both parties: The volunteer (traveler) receives room and board, and you receive valuable help in exchange. This leads to a faith-centered cultural exchange as you get to know one another.
Our platform is designed for Christian hosts who are open to sharing their faith with travelers who come to stay with them. All hosts are required to agree to our Statement of Faith and Terms & Conditions. This creates a trusted community where guests and hosts can connect through shared values and meaningful interactions.
Travelers will be interested to learn what staying with you would be like, so filling out your profile will answer these questions! This includes what type of volunteer work you’re looking for, what living conditions to expect, what the local area is like, and what your household expectations are. Providing clear details upfront save time and reduce questions later!
One of the important safety features we offer is meeting with each host on a video call to help confirm the legitimacy of each profile to help ensure travelers and hosts have a positive experience. You’ll schedule a time for a brief video call with us when it’s convenient for you. We look forward to meeting you and building a relationship!
As you begin communication with travelers (i.e., potential guests in your own home), establish accurate expectations by discussing dates of stay, volunteer tasks, hours of service, living arrangements, and household expectations. Clear upfront communication builds trust and ensures a positive experience for both hosts and guests.
Once your profile has been verified, travelers will be able to start contacting you to find out if you're available and willing to host them. Accept or decline at your discretion- timely replies are highly appreciated! Looking to initiate the conversation? You’re more than welcome to contact volunteers too!
Unless agreed upon otherwise, the traveler is responsible for arranging and paying for their travel to your city. The fun begins when the traveler arrives: we encourage you to take the time to learn about your guest(s) and welcome them to your city and your way of life! Not a good fit? No sweat – the traveler is free to leave at any time, and you can have them leave as well.
Cross Exchange is a platform that helps travelers and hosts connect. We don’t get in the way of your travels, but we're here to help, too: we are happy to provide advice and answer questions. Make sure to check out our FAQs and feel free to contact us.
If you'd like to learn more about hosting through Cross Exchange, set up a meeting with us below and we would be happy to answer any questions!
