Ways to Get Involved

These opportunities are for Central Ohio volunteers.

BEFRIEND CURRENT STUDENTS

CONVERSATION AND FRIENDSHIP PARTNERS

Conversation Partners: Meet individually on a weekly or biweekly basis with an international for conversational English over tea, coffee, a meal or an activity for a minimum of 1 semester.

Conversation Partners

Friendship Partners: Families or individuals meet monthly with an international for a meal or other activity for at least 4 times.

BIBLE DISCUSSION GROUPS

If you want to visit a Bible discussion group, you can view the lists of groups and contact the leader. Click here for information about being a Bible discussion helper/leader.

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HOLIDAY MEAL HOSTING

Add some international flavor to your holiday celebration by inviting some international students to share your holiday meal with you and your family!

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CONTACT Julie

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB

Help students learn English! If you want to help with the English Conversation Club, please view the info sheet below and contact Russ.

ESL INFO

VACATION TRIPS

Show internationals the beauty of America! Trips range from 1 day to over a week. A great time to build friendships with international students and friends!

Hocking Hills Day Hike-Oct 13

SERVE SPECIFIC GROUPS

Outreach to international mothers and their young children. Meeting once a week for Bible discussion. A great opportunity for moms to build friendships and practice their English. Childcare and transportation provided.

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MUSLIM FRIENDSHIP TEAM

Work to remove barriers to building healthy relationships with Muslims, and share the love of God in Christ and extend a hand of peace to our Muslim friends.

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This group meets once a week for crafts, cooking, eating together and Bible discussion. The focus is friendship with each other and God. Help needed for transportation and group activities.

A group of followers of Jesus who want to befriend Hindu international students and their families. In addition to the new volunteer general training, there is additional training provided.

The IFI Family Ministry seeks to provide international families and singles with instruction and mentoring regarding dating, marriage, parenting, and family life from a Biblical perspective.

RETHINKING RETIREMENT

In addition to Rest & Relaxation, we Rethink Retirement to live the rest of our years to the glory God – for example, by becoming a part- or full-time IFI volunteer or staff and making an eternal impact on international students.

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Serve With Your Church Group

GET YOUR SMALL GROUP INVOLVED

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CONTACT Leila

MOBILIZE YOUR CHURCH

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FACILITATE CHURCH PARTICIPATION

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WEEKEND HOMESTAY

IFI offers homestay experiences for new international students on various weekends. If you want to host, sign up by clicking the button below.

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PAST EVENTS

SUMMER FAMILY PICNIC

Come meet international families and serve at the event!
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BAGS FOR THE NATIONS

Prepare gift bags to be handed out to 1,200 new internatioanals! These bags could be a key way to involve them in a Bible study or to begin a friendship with an IFI volunteer.
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ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Welcome new internationals just before classes start. Come and meet new students and join the fun!

Ice Cream Social

WELCOME NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

AIRPORT PICKUP & TEMP HOUSING

If you are a trained volunteer, please view the student list to find a student or students you would like to host, and send an email to Nathan by clicking the button below.

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CONTACT Julie