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Sign Up as a Host
Host families offer guests much more than just a room to stay in. Host families are offering guests a place in their family and a unique perspective on local life. A homestay is an experience and an opportunity for hosts and guests to learn and grow together. At Ojisu, it is our mission to establish long-term, trusting connections through education, technology, and sharing.
Who can host on Ojisu.com?
We welcome anyone to sign up as a host on Ojisu.com. Regardless of whether your family rents an apartment, owns a house, or if is simply interested in becoming a short-term host family, we welcome you to join our international community!
General requirements:
- You must be living at the same location as your guest while they are staying with you.
- If your guest is under 18 years old, at least one adult must be present while your guest is home
- If your family rents your space from someone or you have a landlord, you must confirm with the space owner that you are allowed to host international students as guests in your space before you publish your profile on Ojisu.com.
How do I sign up as a host?
To create an account, simply click the “Become a Host” button on the top-right corner of our website. Fill out the initial form and then follow the steps to complete the rest of your host profile. After you have completed and submitted your profile, the Ojisu team will review it. Once your profile is reviewed by Ojisu’s team, it will go live and potential guests will be able to see you.
Be sure to fill in as many details (including pictures of your home) as you can, this will help give incoming guests a better feel for your home and will increase the chances of them selecting your home.
Will my private information remain secure?
Yes, all private information (such as your street address, email address, phone number, and all other private info) that you submit to Ojisu.com will be kept safe and secure. Private details will only be accessible to our local coordinators and/or Ojisu.com. We will not provide this information to any third parties.
Are there background or safety checks involved in becoming a host?
We higly recommend you to conduct your Background Check before accepting under 18 years old guests with host families, we carry out federal and state background checks on all family members 18 and up to ensure a safe stay for your guest. A local coordinator might also perform a drop-in check in on your home to make sure that it’s a suitable living environment for a guest.
Do I have to have homeowners insurance to host?
It is highly recommended that you have your own homeowners insurance before/when hosting. For example, if it so happens that a guest causes damage to a home, Ojisu will not be liable for the damage, but you may contact Ojisu for help regarding negotiating compensation.
