Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in helping new international students adjust to life in Seattle? Sharing your culture with others? Building your skills and your resume? Fostering international awareness? Join the FIUTS team as a FIUTS Facilitator!

Many non-profit organizations such as FIUTS depend on the generosity and passion of their volunteers to help accomplish their goals. Volunteering is an important value in American culture, and provides a great opportunity for individuals to build their skills and explore potential careers.

FIUTS welcomes volunteers from all skill levels and backgrounds. Facilitators can be any UW student, international or local, graduate or undergraduate. Hours are flexible but volunteers are expected to keep their commitments.

Becoming a FIUTS Facilitator

To become a FIUTS Facilitator you need to fill out an application form in the FIUTS office, or you can download and print one. After submitting your application you will receive an e-mail about coming to the next introductory training. Once you complete this brief training you'll be ready to volunteer.

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If you have any questions contact Nicole Comforto.

Opportunities for FIUTS Facilitators

Orientation Facilitator: Welcome new international students to Seattle and the UW at the international orientation at the beginning of each quarter. You must be a UW student to become an Orientation Facilitator. Learn more.

Education Outreach: Meet local schoolchildren and their teachers. Introduce them to your country and help foster the next generation of globally minded leaders. Bring your home culture or study abroad experience alive for Seattle Elders. Watch a film and discuss global issues. Learn more.

Wednesday Lunch: Meet hundreds of internationals and like-minded Americans at our weekly lunch program. Help prepare, serve, or clean up. Every Wednesday during the academic year. Learn more.

Student Board: Make a stronger commitment to FIUTS, develop your leadership skills and learn about non-profit management by serving on the Student Board. Learn more.

Events and Activities: Be a lead for a local activity. Help students discover the Pacific Northwest and facilitate interaction. Learn more.

English Conversation: Help facilitate a free, weekly English conversation group for international students. Every Thursday at 4:30 during the regular quarter.

Other Opportunities

Internships: FIUTS offers internship opportunities for credit. Interns must commit to at least one quarter in the FIUTS Office. Internship areas include financial, marketing, and event planning. For more information contact Era Schrepfer.

Volunteer in the Office: Help out in the office. Greet and assist students, stuff envelopes, organize the bulletin boards, and manage the FIUTS membership database. For more information contact Era Schrepfer.

Questions? Stop by the office in HUB 302B or give us a call at 206.543.0735