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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES American Friendship Partners
And Volunteers There are a variety of opportunities for ISI Volunteers to help international students. One is to become a Friendship Partner, or to volunteer in one of the many areas that we are have needs in. FRIENDSHIP PARTNERS Friendship Partners are American families, single persons or college students who volunteer to befriend an international student. Friendship Partners can offer international students experiences of a lifetime, just by including them in their home for meals, including them in their favorite sports, arts, religious and cultural events, as well as celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. Students want to experience what American life is like. We can do that just by involving them in many of our everyday activities. We can also be a family away from family through our love, support and friendship.
As one Friendship Partner said, "When international students arrive, everything is new. They need someone to prepare them for how things are done, how we think, and the easiest ways to adjust to our culture. They need someone who is truly going to be their friend." You can be a Friendship Partner and be that friend to them! International students aren't the only ones at the receiving end of this relationship. Friendship Partners, by their interaction with international students, receive cultural experiences which enrich their lives. Many become lifelong friends with their international students. Volunteers can help in many other important ways as well! Please see how you can help. (more) If you are interested in being an American Friendship Partner, or a volunteer in some other way please register on our website and fill out our American Interest Form. If you want to be a Friendship Partner we will then give you the link to the Friendship Partner Application. If you have any further questions contact Carol.
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