Come and get connected to other international students and local volunteers right here in the Twin Cities.
Upcoming Events
UMN, MINNEAPOLIS
Warehouse Donation Drive
5/1–7/31 Last year, with the help of generous donors, we provided small household and kitchen items to 100 newly arriving international students from many different nations. This year, we’d like to increase that number to 200 international students! Please consider donating your gently used items to make the Warehouse Giveaway Day a success! If you are interested in donating items, please fill out the form below. Company Tour
9/13 The Hospitality Center is partnering with Scott equipment company in organizing a company tour. This event is designed to give students an opportunity to experience how an American company functions and also creates a space to ask questions to the employees. To learn more about the company you can go to their website. We hope this experience will be beneficial to your careers. This event is limited to 10 students. Sign up using link below! |
Welcome to Webster
Overnight | 8/2–8/4 $15 per person Enjoy a weekend of summer in Wisconsin with a local host family from one of our partner churches! This is a good opportunity for those who want to experience more local culture, see outside the Twin Cities, and learn a little bit more about Christianity through through being hosted by a local family. Students will be placed in host homes in pairs so consider signing up with a friend of the same gender! Space is limited to 10 students. Sign up using link below! Culture Conversations
Weekly on Thursdays, 9/19–12/12 Are you a person seeking new friendships with meaningful conversations focused on Culture and some amazing life topics to enrich your personal and emotional wellbeing. Then this is a safe space for you. Each session will have some delicious light dinner, an ice breaker, and focused discussion to understand and explore culture and life from different perspectives. Sign up using link below! |
UMN, ST. PAUL
CONCORDIA, ST. PAUL
Chai Dosti
Summer Dates: May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28th 4:30–6:30 PM *VOLUNTEER TIMES MAY VARY Chai Dosti (Tea and friendship) is an event that is exclusively designed for the international community at CSP by the Hospitality Center and CSP Ministry team. We expect you to come with friends, have delicious Masala Tea and snacks, and brainstorm some thought provoking ideas with us to build our communication skills in a safe environment. Sign up using link below! |
Bear Buddies
3 meetings during the school year We're excited to introduce a new opportunity called "Bear Buddies," launched by the Hospitality Center and the CSP ministry team. You'll be paired with a one of our amazing volunteers! Together, you'll explore activities like sharing meals, exploring state parks, and celebrating festivals, all aimed at fostering a deep and lasting friendship. Sign-up using link below! |
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Student Volunteer Opportunities
Hospitality Center Student Group
The Hospitality Student Group is a registered student-led organization at UMN which exists to welcome and connect international students to local communities. The student group plays a pivotal role in our annual arrival season and in our Celebration Meals throughout the year. This is a great opportunity to develop yourself, experience deeper community, and serve international students at UMN. Time commitment: 1 School Year; 2 meetings a month + active participation in Hospitality Center Events |
Student Volunteer Team
We are looking for international student volunteers! As you know, The Hospitality Center is a non-profit which thrives through the generosity of volunteers. We are looking for 10 student volunteers to commit to volunteering at our monthly meals for the remainder of the spring semester. This is an opportunity to give back, grow yourself, and serve alongside other Hospitality Center community members. The Hospitality Center is happy to provide you a volunteer certificate upon completion of 10+ volunteer hours. Time commitment: once a month for a semester, usually the third Saturday of the month. |