Become a Student Leader
Like many non-profit organizations, FIUTS depends on the generosity and dedication of our volunteers to help accomplish our goals. Getting involved at FIUTS is a great opportunity to learn intercultural leadership skills and make new friends.
Note: All leadership program applicants must live in the greater Seattle area
There are many opportunities for student leadership in FIUTS programs, including:
Become a Facilitator
FIUTS facilitators help new international students adjust to life in Seattle, build their leadership skills by leading events and trips, and share their culture with others. Join the FIUTS team as a FIUTS Facilitator!
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Facilitator forms can be completed online . Once you submit an application, please attend one of our regularly scheduled New Facilitator Orientations. Scheduled New Facilitator Orientations are located on our Calendar.
what do fiuts facilitators do?
Facilitators are an important part of the FIUTS mission and truly make a difference. There are many types of facilitating opportunities (Leading excursions, tours, & hikes, Conversation Groups, Wednesday Lunch, Visiting Program Ambassadors, Orientation). Plus, facilitators can continue learning and developing new skills through ongoing training and support.
What is the commitment?
Facilitators are expected to facilitate at least once a quarter so that you stay active. If you are inactive for one year you will need to attend another New Facilitator Orientation. The hours that you serve are flexible (you choose the events that you facilitate), but Facilitators are expected to keep their commitments.
How do I become a fiuts facilitator?
Complete a facilitator application and attend one of the New Facilitator Orientation training sessions. You will receive more information about leading events and how to sign-up as a facilitator during New Facilitator Orientation.
When is the next New Facilitator Orientation?
New Facilitator Orientations take place at-least once a month. You only need to attend ONE of these sessions. More details regarding the dates, times, and locations of these sessions are available on the FIUTS calendar.
who is eligible?
FIUTS welcomes student volunteers from any campus in the Puget Sound region. Facilitators can be any current student, domestic or international, graduate or undergraduate. No experience is necessary, just an interest in building leadership skills in a global community.
is there a deadline to submit the facilitator application?
We are always accepting applications - there is no deadline to apply, but you MUST attend one New Facilitator Orientation session in order to become a FIUTS Facilitator. If you miss out on getting trained this quarter, please know that you can attend any session scheduled throughout the year.
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Join a Committee
FIUTS Student Committees are led by members of the FIUTS Student Board, and support our work through events and strategic program support. Committee members receive training as FIUTS Facilitators and have an opportunity to work in a variety of unique leadership roles. Please indicate which committee(s) you are interested in - the committee co-chairs will connect with you soon to tell you more about the schedule and work of their committee.
Click on the images below to learn about what each committee does, and click the link to submit an interest form. Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of a FIUTS Student Committee!
Committees include: Culturalfest Performance Committee, CulturalFest Expo Committee, Fundraising Committee, Global Gala Committee, & Outreach Committee