VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Join us in sharing the love of Jesus with international students in the Twin Cities!

Upcoming Events

UMN, MINNEAPOLIS

End of Semester Celebration!
5/10 | 5:00—8:30 PM
Sign up coming soon.
Itasca Hosting
5/16-5/18
Learn more and sign up using the link below!
Wild River Overnight Camping
6/20-6/22
Learn more and sign up using the link below!

CONCORDIA, ST. PAUL

Chai Dosti
Summer Dates TBD
Weekday 4:30–6:30 PM
*VOLUNTEER TIMES MAY VARY
​Find out more information about the event and sign up using the link below!​
Bear Buddies
3 meetings during the school year
​Find out more information about the event and sign up using the link below!​
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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.
FAQs

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.
FAQs

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 Coordinator, at [email protected]