Volunteer Application Form

General Information
First Name*
Nickname
Last Name*
How did you hear about IFI?
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Home Phone
Cell Phone
Work Phone
Preferred*
Email*
Gender*
Birthday*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please contact me by
May we contact you at work?
Marital Status*
Does your spouse want to volunteer too?*
- Yes
- No
Has your spouse already completed this application?*
- Yes
- No
Spouse Information
NOTE: We will email your spouse and ask them to complete this application if they have not already done so. Each volunteer will need to have his/her own application on file.
Spouse First Name*
Spouse Nickname
Spouse Last Name*
Spouse Gender*
Spouse Birthday*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Spouse Email*
Spouse Cell Phone
IFI will use your contact information for communicating directly with you and helping you to communicate with international students if you so choose. We never, ever sell or share your contact info with other businesses or organizations (no matter how nice they are).

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Please tell us a little more about yourself
If more space is needed, you can email with your answers.
Church you attend*
Please tell us the name of your church*
Please tell us how you became a Christian and a little about your current walk with the Lord.*
Please tell us about your current involvement at your church.*
Be sure to include how long you've been a member and any ministry experience you have, including discipleship, etc.
Please tell us about any involvement you've had with other cultures.
(traveling abroad, mission trips, family heritage, friendships, etc.).
In addition to English, what other languages do you speak?

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Training Info
I have attended a new volunteer training.*
When did you complete a training session?*

(month and year)
I'd prefer to complete a new volunteer training session*
Available training dates can be seen here.
I'd like to attend the training session on
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Your heart for international students
Describe your heart for international students and how you became interested in serving them.
Are there any cultural or religious backgrounds for which you are particularly burdened?
Volunteer Abilities & Interests
Which campus would you most like to serve?*
Which volunteer opportunities most interest you?*
(think along the lines of your gifting)
- Befriend Students (Weekly International Coffee Hour)
- Holiday Hosting
- Help behind the scenes (admin help needed)
- Other
Please tell us how you'd like to be involved*
Please note that IFI will send you information about each of the volunteer opportunities you select.

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References
Please provide an email address for each reference
Pastor/Spiritual Leader
(someone who knows you well)
Ref 1 - Name*
First Last
Ref 1 - Relationship to you
Ref 1 - Phone
Ref 1 - Email*
Reference #2
Ref 2 - Name*
First Last
Ref 2 - Relationship to you
Ref 2 - Phone
Ref 2 - Email*
Reference #3
Ref 3 - Name*
First Last
Ref 3 - Relationship to you
Ref 3 - Phone
Ref 3 - Email*

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Agreements
I agree to comply with IFI's volunteer policy, statement of faith and liability release for volunteers by not teaching or practicing contrary doctrines. By submitting this form: I understand that as a volunteer of International Friendships (IFI), I am representing a Christian ministry and thus the Lord Jesus Christ, and I will seek to conduct myself in a manner consistent with a Biblical lifestyle. I give permission for IFI to contact the pastor of my church as a reference if needed. I understand that because volunteers will represent IFI to the students, IFI reserves the right to make decisions regarding placement.
IFI Volunteer Policy*
- Yes, I have read and I understand IFI's volunteer policy
Click here to view our Volunteer Policy in a new tab. You will need to return to this page and click "Submit" to complete the application.
Liability Release*
- Yes, I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of the Liability Release Form.
Click here to view the Liability Release for Volunteers in a new tab. You will need to return to this page and click "Submit" to complete the application.
IFI's Statement of Faith*
- Yes, I have read and I agree to comply with IFI's statement of faith by not teaching or practicing contrary doctrines.
- No, I do not feel comfortable complying with IFI's statement of faith.
Click here to view the Statement of Faith in a new tab. You will need to return to this page and click "Submit" to complete the application.
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan – International Friendships, Inc. (IFI)

Making the World Feel at Home

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General Information

Spouse Information

Please tell us a little more about yourself

Training Info

Your heart for international students

Volunteer Abilities & Interests

References

Pastor/Spiritual Leader

Reference #2

Reference #3

Agreements