Volunteer Application Step 1 of 5 20% General InformationFirst Name*NicknameLast Name*How did you hear about IFI?Please SelectChurchFriendClassical ConversationsIFI WebsiteOtherWho should we thank for telling you about this ministry?Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Home PhoneCell PhoneWork PhonePreferred*HomeCellWorkEmail* Gender*MaleFemaleBirthday* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY The best way to get ahold of me is:PhoneEmailTextMay we contact you at work?YesNoWe send a (mostly) monthly email ministry newsletter with helpful articles, news, events and resources. Would you like to get it also as a text message link?Email is fineText me as wellMarital Status*SingleMarriedDivorcedWidowedDoes your spouse want to volunteer too?*YesNoHas your spouse already completed this application?*YesNoSpouse InformationNOTE: 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 NicknameSpouse Last Name*Spouse Gender*MaleFemaleSpouse Birthday* Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Spouse Email* Spouse Cell PhoneIFI 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). Please tell us a little more about yourselfIf more space is needed, you can email *protected email* with your answers.Church you attend*Please selectBethel Church Cedar LakeBethel Church Crown PointDyer Baptist ChurchFaith Church DyerFaith Church (other)First PCA Church of LansingLake Hills Baptist ChurchMercy Hill ChurchSuburban Bible ChurchVillage ChurchMy church is not on this listPlease 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? Training InfoI have attended a new volunteer training.*Please selectYesNoWhen did you complete a training session?*(month and year)I'd prefer to complete a new volunteer training session*Please selectIn personOnlineYour heart for international studentsDescribe your heart for international students and how you became interested in serving them.We are mostly connected with Chinese students. If we do find other students who want a host family, are there any cultural or religious backgrounds for which you are particularly burdened?Volunteer Abilities & InterestsWhich campus would you most like to serve?*Purdue University Northwest (Hammond)Griffith Aviation School (Crown Point)Either is fineWhich volunteer opportunities most interest you?* (think along the lines of your gifting) Help at large group events like the Welcome Party Give students rides Holiday Hosting Befriend Students - Host Family Friendship Program Help behind the scenes Host or Lead a Bible Study dinner night Outings & Events (Sports Day, movies, hiking, grocery, etc) Social Media, Mailing List, Video, Graphic Design, etc Temporary Housing Other (Tell us more below) Please tell us how you'd like to be involved*International students are sometimes afraid of pets. Do you have any pets?What are your (or your family's) hobbies and interests? What do you (and/or your family) do in your free time?If you went to college, what was your degree? What profession are you in now?Student Connection infoHow many students can you befriend? (Students often ask to be in groups of 2+.) 1 2 3 4 or more How many students can you invite for a holiday meal? (Students often ask to be in groups of 2+.) 1 2 3 4 or more Preferred gender of students Male Female No preference Please note that IFI will send you information about each of the volunteer opportunities you select. ReferencesPlease provide an email address for each referencePastor/Spiritual Leader(someone who knows you well)Ref 1 - Name* First Last Ref 1 - Relationship to youRef 1 - PhoneRef 1 - Email* Reference #2Ref 2 - Name* First Last Ref 2 - Relationship to youRef 2 - PhoneRef 2 - Email* Reference #3Ref 3 - Name* First Last Ref 3 - Relationship to youRef 3 - PhoneRef 3 - Email* AgreementsI 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.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.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 with IFI's statement of faith.Click here to view the Statement of Faith.Is there anything else you'd like us to know about?PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
