VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Ambassador Family

Enrich your family’s life! Learn about new cultures while making lifelong friendships.

What is an Ambassador Family?
This program matches Rockford University International Students with local families to give our new students and families an opportunity to share cultures and build relationships. Students and families will arrange to spend time together. We ask families to meet with their students at least twice a month but we encourage them to get together as much as is convenient for both parties. For example, families can invite their student to family dinners, local sightseeing, shopping, holidays and any other events that can improve the students’ experience in Rockford. The initial commitment is for a semester but many families and students elect to remain in contact for years.

Ambassador Families can be any resident of the Rockford area including couples, partners, families with children of various ages and single individuals. After being paired with your student, we will have a brief orientation and a welcome reception at the university to meet and get to know your student.

Ambassador Family Application

English as a Second Language (ESL)
Burpee 2nd Floor
5050 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
001-815-394-5112
fax: 001-815-226-4161
Maria Diemer, ESL Coordinator
MDiemer@rockford.edu

Hours:
Mon-Fri – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm