Through the year, ICIU offers different events such as International Issues Forums, and Passport to Prosperity: A Celebration of Iowa’s Immigrants and Refugees. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to assist the staff with these events.

International Issues Forums

ICIU facilitates three International Issues Forums per year, which are designed to explore the interdependent relationship between global events and local actions. This series of forums focuses on a wide variety of international and cultural issues ranging from world hunger and human rights to world peace and cultural diversity. Each forum is sponsored by a local business or organization, and hundreds of community members and local media attend.

Passport to Prosperity: A Celebration of Iowa's Immigrants and Refugees

A unique and elegant event dedicated to celebrating the achievements and contributions of immigrants and refugees in the greater Des Moines area. Passport to Prosperity has been a great success, and has provided a well-publicized venue for showcasing the many positive accomplishments of Iowa’s newcomers. Your volunteer work will support the positive accomplishments of Iowa’s newcomers.

How can I get involved?

• You will be able to develop and implement marketing strategies including the creation of promotional materials
• You will be able to help with many aspects of international events and forums
• Help with the development, registration, ticketing, set up, assistance, and clean up of the events

Benefits:

• You will increase your knowledge of other cultures and countries
• Use and develop skills in marketing, coordinating projects, and problem solving
• You will be able to network and collaborate with community leaders and businesses involved with the event

Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and as team player
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including excel, word, publisher, etc. ( if applicable)
• Background in any of the following, but not limited to: marketing, journalism/ mass communications, international relations or business, political science, foreign languages

You can download a Volunteer Interest Form today.