The Office of International Programs is looking for volunteer families or individuals for the 2009 fall International Friendship Family Program. The program promotes international understanding by bringing together Fargo-Moorhead community members and NDSU’s international students.

International students are paired with individuals or families. Following an informal and fun introductory orientation session on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 5:30 p.m., the families and students will plan their own activities.

The Office of International Programs recommends a planned visit at least once a month. Activities might include dinner, birthday celebrations, picnics, outings to historical sites, sporting events and holiday observances, such as Thanksgiving or the Fourth of July.

Friendship family volunteers have no financial obligation and students do not live with their friendship families.

For more information or to register for the orientation, contact Samudra Kugel at samudra.weeratunge-kugel@ndsu.edu or 1-7895.