“Love foreigners as you love yourselves.”
– Leviticus 19:34 NCV
International students are waiting for Friendship Partners (FPs) – someone to simply talk with and who will show them around and do fun activities with them. You would also be available to assist them with practical needs: taking them shopping, answering questions about the U.S. culture, and listening to their concerns as they adjust to their new home. It is our hope that this opportunity will help volunteers build a bridge of friendship and lay a foundation of trust so that faith can be shown and shared in natural ways.
Three of the biggest felt needs of international students, scholars, and their families are…
1. Improve English skills. They need a friend to practice their English with who will be a good listener and patient to answer their questions. (No special training is needed.)
2. Help understand and adapt to our culture. They need a friend who will help them to adapt to their new surroundings and culture.
3. Overcome loneliness. They need a friend who will invite them to participate in fun activities.
Take the opportunity to share God’s love with students from across the globe meeting at least twice a month for an academic year (September-April).
Join our Friendship Partner Volunteer List
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International students are waiting for partners – someone to talk with, show them around, and to go shopping and do fun activities together. Grab the opportunity to share God’s love with students from across the globe as a Friendship Partner! Meet weekly or two times a month.
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