Red, White, & Barbecue

IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST be a trained IFI volunteer to participate in this activity. If you’re not an IFI volunteer (have not completed an application form, background check, and general training), you can fix that TODAY! Complete the required forms and sign up for training HERE.

Enjoy barbecue foods, the outdoors, and make new friends in a fun environment.

Sign up below to host International Students for a traditional American Fourth of July barbecue in your backyard or a park!

If you aren’t available on the 4th, please indicate which day you may be available either July 3 or July 5th! If you are flexible on the date, you can let us know that also.

PLEASE note the wording on the sign up form! We assume that you are available on July 4th. Providing us a First and Second alternative date is in addition to July 4th. IF you are not available on July 4th, please check the box that says “Sorry, I’m not available on July 4th, but…” and give us your alternative date(s) of availability.

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Are you a trained IFI volunteer?

You must be an approved IFI Volunteer to participate in this event

Please begin the process HERE to become an approved IFI Volunteer.

How did you hear about IFI?

How you heard about IFI:

Tell us where you learned of opportunities to volunteer with IFI.

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Spouse’s Name

If married, please provide your spouse’s name.

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Holiday Meal Hosting Information

How many students can you host?

Please list any students you will invite (First & Last Name). Also, if you would like to request students of a particular gender or country, please list here

FLEX HOSTING DATES

Please select all the dates you are available to host.

We offer additional dates for volunteer flexibility. After indicating your availability for July 4th, you may select up to two alternate date preferences. Your selections will be prioritized as July 4th (if available), then your 1st alternate, then your 2nd alternate.

I am available on July 4th.I am NOT available on July 4th.

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Which alternative date is your first choice?

Which alternative date is your second choice?

SF Connector Info

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Contact Information

Columbus, Ohio – International Friendships, Inc. (IFI)

Making the World Feel at Home

Red, White, & Barbecue

When:

July 3, 4 and 5, 2026

Where:

Your home, or a local park

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