Madison International Partners Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering with Madison International Partners offers residents of the Madison area the chance to develop friendships with people coming to study or work here from across the globe. There are a variety of one-time or recurring opportunities for you to help welcome these global citizens and ease their transition to our culture and community. Please take a moment to review the volunteer opportunities listed below and contact us with how you can help make a difference!

Drivers and Helpers for Apple Picking & Picnic in early September

Apple picking at Appleberry Farm followed by a picnic has become a fall tradition as it offers our international friends an excursion into the countryside. Volunteer drivers are needed for this activity.

Sign-up to help here.

International Cooking & Dinner Helpers, Dates TBD

International community members from all across the Madison area come together for this event to flex their culinary skills and share dishes from their home countries. Join us to learn about different cultural cuisines. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate, set-up, tear-down, grocery shop and provide transportation for this event. Any way you can help, we could use you!

Sign up to help here.

English Conversation Time, Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. (virtual) and Fridays, 6-7:30 p.m. (in-person)

English Conversation Time is a flexible program where international students can have meaningful interactions with native English speakers. The program helps international students practice their English in a safe, friendly space, and gives them the opportunity to learn more about American culture while sharing their own customs and culture with Americans. We are always in need of English speakers to be conversation partners. You can make a huge difference in the life of someone through this opportunity and you may make some new friends, too! Whether you can participate weekly or just occasionally, we would love to have you join us.

Sign up to help here.

Global Spouse Connection, Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.

Moving to the U.S. can be challenging for the spouses of international students and visiting scholars. We know that it can get lonely being at home with their children or alone while their husbands/wives or partners are busy with their studies and research work. The goal of this program is to help international spouses/partners make connections with Americans and find friendship and support within the Madison community as they embark on a new life in the United States. We are always in need of English speakers to be conversation partners.

Sign up to help here.

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Friendship Program

Learn about our International Friendship Program.

English Conversation Time

Learn more about our weekly English Conversation Time.

Events Spotlight

Listed below are some spotlight events.

10:00 am – 11:00 am, April 24, 2024 – Wednesday Morning ECT
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, April 24, 2024 – Global Spouse Circle
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, April 26, 2024 – Friday Night ECT
3:00 pm – 7:30 pm, April 27, 2024 – International Cooking and Dinner
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, April 30, 2024 – International Friendship Hours

Madison International Partners, Inc

944 E. Gorham St., Madison, WI 53703

(608) 257-4845

Testimonials

Join us as we work to foster deeper global understanding for Internationals and Americans alike. Read more...

I want to say thank you for all the events you organized for us internationals! I enjoyed all of them. Read more...

We have always enjoyed international travel and meeting new people. Madison International Partners and its programs brings the world to us. Read more...