VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Join us in sharing the love of Jesus with
international students in the Twin Cities!
We are hosting a donation drive to collect new items to welcome newly arriving international students this August. Would you, your small group, or church donate? See the list of desired items and indicate what you would like to donate by clicking the image or this link. Thank you for your generosity! 

Upcoming Events

UMN, MINNEAPOLIS

Webster Overnight Trip Hosting
7/25 - 7/27
This event is in partnership with First Baptist Church of Webster.
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Learn more and sign up using the link below!
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TEN24 Volunteer Gathering
8/3 | 5:30-7pm
Join us for TEN24, a new volunteer gathering that is all about strengthening, equipping, and building up our Hospitality Center volunteer community! This TEN24 will be the first one of the year, and will be our Fall Launch to kickoff a new school year of sharing the love of Jesus with international students! 

Sign up using the link below!
Duluth Overnight Hosting
8/2-8/3
This event is in partnership with Lakeview Covenant Church.

​Learn more and sign up using the link below!
Day at the Lake
8/9, 11am-8pm
This event is in partnership with Calvary Memorial Church. 

​Learn more and sign up using the link below!
WELCOME NEW STUDENTS
Hundreds of new international students arrive in August and early September. Join us in sharing the love of Jesus by offering a warm and practical welcome. 

50 Short-term hosts
​Aug. 1st—Sep. 1st

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Some students need a place to stay for 1 day or up to a couple weeks before they can get into their apartment or dorm. You can offer a warm welcome by picking them up at the airport and offering to host them. Volunteer onboarding and host placements are done through partnership with USA Homestays.
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75 Airport pickup volunteers
Aug. 1st—Sep. 1st

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This is a terrific opportunity to reach students during an uncertain time.. You're not merely a shuttle service—you're a warm and welcoming presence in a new land. Sign up and pickup students based on your own availability.
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15 UMN International Welcome Picnic volunteers
Aug. 23rd, time TBD

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Every year, UMN campus ministries come together to host the International Welcome Picnic where hundreds of students come eat, play games, and meet new people!

25 CSP Welcome Picnic volunteers
Aug. 26th, time TBD

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Volunteer with us at our second International Welcome Picnic at Concordia–St. Paul University, held during CSP's orientation week. 

25 Welcome to MN Giveaway Day Volunteers

Date TBD
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Join us in giving away free household items and introducing life in Minnesota to new international students.

FALL OPPORTUNITIES

Many of the international students we welcome will continue connecting with us throughout the year. You can sign up below to volunteer at our monthly meals, day trips, and Thanksgiving Hosting.

40 Fall Celebration Meals Volunteers

2nd Saturday of every month, 4:30–8:30 PM
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Serve on the kitchen team or connect with international students at our monthly meals at our Minneapolis location.

20 Fall Day Trip Volunteers

2nd Saturday of every month, 12–5:30 PM
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Drive students or lead a day trip. State parks are common day trip destinations in warmer months. Day trips begin and end at our Minneapolis location.

50 Thanksgiving Host Families
Nov. 27th

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Welcome an international student to your Thanksgiving dinner—many students are eager to experience their first Thanksgiving in America!
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to
​Megan Remer, our Volunteer Development Specialist, at [email protected]