International Peer Advisor (IPA) Volunteer Application

International Peer Advisor (IPA) Volunteer Application
Return this form by Friday, May 1st, 2015 to:
The Center for International Studies at Lawrence Hall, 101
What is the International Peer Advisor Volunteer Program?
IPA assists the Center for International Studies (CIS) with welcoming new international students to our
campus and community. It is a volunteer program that offers global connections through student
diplomacy.
What are the responsibilities of an IPA Volunteer?
As an IPA volunteer, you play an important role in the orientation of newly arriving international students.
Your duties include: greeting new international students at St. Cloud State University upon arrival,
welcoming them to campus, serving as a leader and mentor to small groups, and attending CIS-sponsored
orientation activities. You are also encouraged to act as a cross-cultural liaison to student life both on and
off-campus. As an IPA volunteer, you are an important link between the international student, CIS, SCSU,
and the Greater St. Cloud Community!
Last (family) Name:
First (given) Name: _____________________
Student ID:
Home Country: ________________________
Telephone Number:
Email address:
Gender:
___
@stcloudstate.edu
Semesters at SCSU:
Have you volunteered as an International Peer Advisor before?
Yes
No If yes, please indicate term/year(s): ______________________________________
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I am interested in being a (check ONE):
____ Group Leader
o Co-lead a group of new international students and guide them through the orientation
activities. Coordinate things to do during free time, serve as a resource for your group
members throughout the orientation, and continue this mentorship throughout the term
if desired (recommended). Group leaders must be available the entire week.
____ Non-Group Leader
o Help new students check into their on-campus residential rooms, assist with social
events (e.g., dinners, recreation activities, and excursions), and help with Orientation
Check-in Day Activities. Students must be available throughout the week of International
Student Orientation. Schedules for activities will be determined during the mandatory
training.
Please answer the following question:
Why are you interested in volunteering to serve in the International Peer Advisor Program?
Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Please note: You are required to attend the following mandatory training sessions as part of your
commitment to volunteer as an IPA.
IPA Session Sign-up Training
Friday, May 1st 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Atwood - Voyageurs
IPA Training Session
Friday, August 14th 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Questions? Call CIS at 320-308-4287, visit Lawrence Hall 101, or email [email protected]
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