Summer Opportunities for the Seattle Community
SUSI on Civic Engagement
We are hosting another SUSI program this summer! Hosts pick up students in the evening on June 23rd. The homestay ends June 27th with a pizza party!
Current community members
Check out the opportunities to meet these wonderful students below for our Global Network Mixer and Roundtable Discussions.
Potential New Hosts:
Not a FIUTS host yet but interested in getting started? Please fill out our community volunteer application or reach out to our Program Specialist: Homestay & Visiting Programs, Jason Evans at jason@fiuts.org
Students from the ALEX program last year. IYLEP is a new program for FIUTS and we cannot wait to share photos of the students’ experience!
Host a young leader from Iraq in Seattle this July and August! Spots still available!
We are looking for volunteers to host Participants in the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) for two weeks of overnight hosting starting July 28th until August 10th.
Hosts will pick participants up in the evening of July 28th.
Participants are high school students from Iraq, are between 15-18 years old and speak English. They are passionate about promoting innovation and positive change in their communities and are very excited to meet you!
Current Hosts:
Are you a current FIUTS host interested in the opportunities above? Please let us know by filling out our Availability Survey.
Potential New Hosts:
Not a FIUTS host yet but interested in getting started? Please fill out our community volunteer application or reach out to our Program Specialist: Homestay & Visiting Programs, Jason Evans at jason@fiuts.org
Participants from summer 2022
Host a student or two from Latvia for a three-night homestay, from the evening of August 11 to August 14.
Students are high school-level and will be in Seattle for one week and will participate in workshops, site visits, and volunteer service activities focused on entrepreneurship.
Hosts will pick up participants on Friday August 11, and drop them off at the FIUTS office in the morning on Monday, August 14.
Current Hosts:
Are you a current FIUTS host interested in the opportunities above? Please let us know by filling out our Availability Survey.
Potential New Hosts:
Not a FIUTS host yet but interested in getting started? Please fill out our community volunteer application or reach out to our Program Specialist: Homestay & Visiting Programs, Jason Evans at jason@fiuts.org
Upcoming Events
Global Network Mixer
Date: Wednesday, July 12th, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Location: Lunchbox Labs (South Lake Union)
This event is free and open to the public.
Meet student leaders from the SUSI on Civic Engagement program! This is a rare opportunity to learn from inspiring young people who are impacting their communities on the other side of the world, and for you to share your own experiences and knowledge to encourage and inspire them. Professionals from a variety of fields will be attending.
Roundtable Discussions
Date: Monday, July 17, 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Location: University of Washington campus, HUB 214
Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.
Meet participants in the Study of the U.S. Institute on Civic Engagement! Engage in conversations to learn about their successes, hopes, and challenges as they create initiatives to improve their home communities.