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Get Involved

Join our mission to welcome, serve, and build bridges between cultures. There's a place for everyone in our community!

For Students

Develop leadership skills while making a difference

Student Leadership Opportunities

Grow while you serve

It is a great opportunity to serve and develop leadership skills through ISCF. As a student leader, you'll gain valuable experience while helping create a welcoming community for your fellow international students.

What You'll Do

  • • Help organize welcome events and Bible studies
  • • Mentor new international students
  • • Assist with campus outreach activities
  • • Support community building initiatives
  • • Participate in leadership training programs

What You'll Gain

  • • Valuable leadership experience
  • • Cross-cultural communication skills
  • • Event planning and organization abilities
  • • Strong network of friendships
  • • Personal and spiritual growth

Ready to Lead?

If you're interested in developing your leadership skills while making a positive impact in the international student community, we'd love to hear from you!

Contact Us to Get Started

For Volunteers

Ways to serve, training opportunities, and partnership

Join Our Volunteer Family

Families and individuals are welcome to join us as Volunteers to serve the International student community. It is a great opportunity to use your gifts to bless an international student while enriching your own life through cross-cultural friendships.

Friendship Partners

Be a friend to an international student. Share meals, explore the city together, and help them navigate American culture while learning about their background.

Perfect for:

  • • Individuals and families
  • • Those who love meeting new people
  • • Anyone interested in other cultures

English Partners

Help international students improve their conversational English skills in a relaxed, friendly environment. No teaching experience required!

Great for:

  • • Native English speakers
  • • Patient and encouraging people
  • • Those who enjoy conversation

Event Assistants

Help with our events including welcome banquets, Bible studies, and special celebrations. From setup to hospitality, every role matters!

Ideal for:

  • • People who love hospitality
  • • Those with event experience
  • • Anyone wanting to help behind the scenes

Volunteer Training & Support

What We Provide

  • • Orientation and cultural sensitivity training
  • • Ongoing support and guidance
  • • Regular volunteer appreciation events
  • • Flexible scheduling to fit your life

Time Commitment

  • • As little as 2-3 hours per month
  • • Flexible scheduling around your availability
  • • Seasonal opportunities available
  • • Long-term and short-term options

For Churches & Partners

Partner with us to reach international students in your community

Church Partnerships

Partner with ISCF to extend your church's reach to the international community. We've been working with local churches since 1995 to create meaningful connections.

Partnership Opportunities:

  • • Provide host families for international students
  • • Support our events with volunteers and resources
  • • Offer meeting spaces for our programs
  • • Sponsor welcome banquets and special events
  • • Provide English conversation partners

Community Partners

Join businesses, organizations, and community groups who support our mission to welcome and serve international students.

Ways to Partner:

  • • Sponsor events and programs
  • • Provide internship opportunities
  • • Offer professional mentoring
  • • Donate goods for welcome packages
  • • Host cultural exchange events

Ready to Partner With Us?

Let's work together to create a welcoming community for international students. Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities.

Start a Partnership

Give & Support

Your generosity helps us continue welcoming international students from around the world with love, friendship, and genuine community

$25

Provides welcome materials and resources for one international student from any country

$50

Sponsors refreshments for a weekly gathering, creating a welcoming atmosphere for international students

$100

Helps fund a cultural celebration event, bringing international students together across cultures

$250

Supports a welcome banquet for 10 international students, including food and hospitality

Financial Support

Your financial contributions help us provide programs, events, and resources that make international students feel welcome and supported in their new home.

Support welcome events and banquets
Fund cultural celebration programs
Provide resources for international students
Learn How to Give

Monthly Partners

Join our monthly giving program and provide consistent support for our ongoing ministry. Monthly partners are the backbone of our work, enabling us to plan and execute programs that serve international students throughout the year.

Monthly Partner Benefits:

  • • Quarterly updates and international student stories
  • • Special partner appreciation events
  • • Direct connection with international student stories
  • • Easy online management of your giving
Become a Monthly Partner

Every Gift Matters

Whether you give $5 or $500, your contribution directly impacts the lives of international students from around the world. Since 1995, generous supporters like you have helped us serve over 20,000 international students with love, friendship, and genuine community.