Get Involved
International Programs is associated with great community activities in the Iowa City area that you can be involved in after graduation. These activities are an excellent way to stay in touch and make new friends and international contacts while benefiting yourself and the community.
Visit the International Programs Alumni & Friends site for information on these and other opportunities.
Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities
The Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities (CIVIC) was recognized in 1986 as a full member of the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV).
NCIV is composed of community based, not-for-profit groups (like CIVIC) which are staffed by professionals and draw on community resources and volunteers to design professional development programs for international visitors in more than 100 US cities.
When a tour includes Iowa City, and/or other eastern Iowa cities, CIVIC is called upon to plan and schedule activities, arrange appointments, and provide volunteers to host dinners or serve as escorts, guides, and drivers.
View current CIVIC volunteering opportunities.
Friends of International Students
Friends of International Students (FIS) is a non-profit organization of people in the Iowa City area who are interested in meeting and helping international students from The University of Iowa. FIS is affiliated with the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at The University of Iowa and is run by community volunteers.
View current FIS volunteering opportunities.
International Scholars Council
The International Scholars Council provides programming to welcome international scholars and their families to The University of Iowa community.
International Women's Club
International Women’s Club (IWC) is a group of women from around the world who meet to share activities that promote friendship and understanding. Activities include English classes; coffee, cooking, and craft groups; excursions; and special events.
Membership is open to all women from around the world, including the U.S. International Women’s Club is an independent group that is affiliated with the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at the University of Iowa. However, you do not have to have a connection with the University to become a member.
View current IWC volunteering opportunities
Iowa City Foreign Relations Council
The Iowa City Foreign Relations Council (ICFRC) is a non-profit association of community and university people interested in learning more about U.S. foreign policy, world affairs, and current global issues impacting world societies.
One Community, One Book
"One Community, One Book — All Johnson County Reads" is an annual countywide reading project, coordinated by the UICHR, in cooperation with the UI International Writing Program, Prairie Lights Books, and a variety of other University and community groups. The project invites every adult and adolescent in Johnson County to discuss the same human rights-related text.