Friendship Partners
Our greatest and most consistent need is for individuals, families, or small groups who will befriend international students. Introductions may occur informally in the context of ISI activities or services to internationals, or by means of a specific match with an international who has requested one. Some friendship partners also help with transportation for students at ISI activities (which often creates more opportunities for personal connections in the vehicle).

Next Steps:
1. Click "contact us" and submit the form to indicate your interest.
2. We'll send you (and your group, if applicable) information about upcoming opportunities to interact with internationals, and a link to a brief online training module (approx. 1 hr to complete - also available on DVD). All adults in your group who are new to ISI should complete the training module. (A visit to an activity before completing the module is allowed.)
3. You can then attend large group activities, or request to be matched with a student who has requested a match with an American friend.

Food Donors/Preparers
ISI provides a free dinner for some of the larger group activities, with food that is donated and prepared by individuals or church groups.

Next Steps:
1. Click "contact us" and submit the form to indicate your interest.
2. An ISI staff member will contact you about our current needs for food donations and preparation.

English Conversation Partners
Individuals who are matched with one or more international students who are still learning English to provide one hour per week of casual English conversation practice.

Next Steps:
1. Click "contact us" and submit the form to indicate your interest.
2. If you are new to volunteering with ISI, we'll send you a link to a brief online training module (approx. 1 hr to complete - also available on DVD).
3. At the appropriate times during the semester, we will match you with one or more students (according to your preferences as to gender, time of day, maximum number of students, etc). We will normally introduce you by email, if you use email.
4. You will arrange meeting times and locations with students - usually a regular weekly meeting time for an hour or so works best.

Click here to indicate your interest in any of these partnership roles.