Iowa Council for International Understanding
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Mission Statement:
“We build cultural respect at home and around the world one person at a time”

Role of the volunteer:
To assist the ICIU with its different programs, events, and services in furthering its mission

Why should I become an ICIU volunteer?

You should become an ICIU volunteer because:

    • ICIU offers its volunteers opportunities to increase cultural and professional knowledge through interactions with international visitors and community leaders.
    • ICIU volunteers will learn and teach others about a variety of world issues
    • ICIU volunteers gain professional experience in a reputable non-profitable organization. ICIU volunteers are given opportunities to use their skills and develop new sets of skills that can be used in ICIU programs, services and events.

Come and join our team as a volunteer and help us to continue to build cultural respect in our communities. We invite working professionals, students, families and individuals to explore our various volunteer opportunities. We are confident that you will find out how these amazing programs, events and services can make a difference in your life as well as the community you live in.

Cultural Opportunities

    • Home Hospitality for International Visitors
      • Have dinner with international visitors
      • Take in a cultural activity with international visitors
    • Overnight Homestays for International Visitors

Educational Opportunities (Youth Programs)

    • Iowa International Fellows Program (university age students)
    • Iowa Student Global Leadership Conference (high school age students)
    • The World Experience (middle school age students)

Event Planning Opportunities

    • Global Village
    • ICIU’s Annual Dinner
    • International Issues Forums
    • Passport to Prosperity: A Celebration of Iowa’s Immigrants and Refugees

Office Volunteer

    • Administrative support to all programs, events and services


If interested, download a Volunteer Interest Form today.