Resources for Volunteers
By volunteering with IFI, you step into lives that may have never experienced Christ’s love up close. Here you'll find resources to help you better serve international students with IFI.

Blog Posts for Volunteers
Honest tips and insights about serving International students

Caring Through Cars
About 30 international students gathered at the Car Care Workshop hosted by Hope Church and IFI Cincy. This wasn’t your typical IFI life group or sharing a meal… but teaching and helping students to change a tire and all things car-related.

Roots of Faith: The Birth & Growth of IFI Grand Rapids
Seven years ago, Rich Mendola, IFI’s Global Ambassador, presented about IFI at Gull Lake Ministries in Michigan. Ellen and Randy, now IFI Grand Rapids leaders, just so happened to be in attendance. Their hearts were moved as Rich spoke, and by the end of the week, they knew where God was calling them.
Podcast Episodes
Check out our podcast The World at Home to hear real stories of International students finding community

The World at Home S2. Ep 1: About Us
Have you ever wondered why we serve international students here at IFI? Or who the faces are behind the name, International Friendships Inc? For Season Two of our podcast, we thought we would share a little more about who we are! Let's not be strangers, watch this episode to learn a little more about us :)

The World at Home Ep 5: Building Community
In this episode, we meet with Samuel, an international student from India, at his house in Cleveland, Ohio to talk about Community! Make yourself some chai and join us on the couch!

The World at Home Ep 4: Facing Uncertainty
Episode 4 of The World at Home Podcast, features Bhavana, an international student from India, who opens up about the emotional ups and downs of pursuing education in a foreign country — especially when the future feels unclear. How do you face uncertainty???

Experience the hospitality of Jesus
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Experience the hospitality of Jesus

To get connected as a student or volunteer, find a location near you.

