Become a Member
Membership
Since 1959, the Fort Collins International Center (FCIC) has been a non-profit volunteer organization. FCIC depends on membership dues and fundraisers to provide opportunities for students and communities around the world to come together for international understanding, cultural exchange, and friendship.
Membership Includes
- Subscription to our newsletter (we never sell or share your information)
- Voting rights on issues facing the Fort Collins International Center
- Invitations to special Fort Collins International Centers events
- Satisfaction in knowing you are helping the Fort Collins community, international students, scholars, researchers and their families to build bridges, foster friendships and help in intercultural understanding in this ever-growing and changing global community
Memberships run from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31. All dues are 100% tax-deductible.
Membership Levels
Volunteer - open positions we are seeking volunteers
Business Sponsorship Coordinator
The Business Sponsorship Coordinator is responsible for helping identify local businesses to reach out to sponsorship opportunities, organizing a strategy to approach the businesses, organizing the solicitation materials, and coordinating sponsorship requests of local businesses. This position is currently vacant.
Fundraising Coordinator
The Fundraising Coordinator will identify opportunities to raise money for FCIC, recruit volunteers to help with fundraising events, and coordinate and oversee any fundraising events. This position is currently vacant.
Newsletter Editor
The Newsletter Editor will create and publish an electronic newsletter that tells our story and the stories of those who participate in, donate to, or benefit from our programs. The newsletter should include an article focusing on a program, interviews with program participants, beneficiaries, or donors, and a description of upcoming events. Publishing an e-newsletter is a team effort, and so the person should work closely with program leaders and FCIC officers.
Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) Co-Chair
The FAC Co-Chair will help organize FCIC’s monthly FAC potluck event, the summer BBQs, and the winter soup nights. They will be responsible for recruiting volunteers, keeping them updated of plans and needs for each FAC, and helping at the FACs. This position is currently vacant, and we are seeking volunteers.
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator
The Social Media and Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining FCIC’s social media presence. They will develop a social media strategy and identify ways to better engage with FCIC’s online (and prospective) audience. They will assist in marketing any FCIC events, fundraising drives, and other programming. This position is open and we are seeking volunteers.
Driver for Global Ambassador Student Program (GASP)
GASP presenters share the culture, heritage, language, geography, and history of their countries with local school classrooms and other community groups. Student presenters often do not have cars, and need transportation to and from the local schools.
Volunteer with Our Other Programs
Although most of our programs currently have chairs, we are always looking for more volunteers to help! You can see all of our programs here and reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator for more information about helping out with a particular program!
If you have any questions about volunteering, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator for more information!