English Conversation Partners
Unfortunately, due to the need for a volunteer coordinator of the programs and a wish to revise the programs based on participant feedback, we have had to temporarily suspend this program. We are actively seeking a volunteer coordinator and plan to merge Friendship Sharing and Conversation Partners into a single program in the near future. We hope to resume making matches in the coming months.
We're deeply sorry about this temporary suspension of program services, but we look forward to making matches again sometime soon.
Volunteers and international visitor meet one-on-one, for English Conversation Partners (not tutoring). An MFIS coordinator sets up the partnerships between the students and volunteers, but arrangements regarding time and place to meet are made directly between the partners. There is no fee for this service but sometimes there is a waiting list for partners.
Would you like to have a US American friend while you are here in Madison, WI?
Madison Friends of International Students (MFIS) has a program that will give you this opportunity.
This is a very flexible program. You and your American partner decide when and where to meet and how
often you wish to meet. You may go for a walk, or a cup of tea or coffee. It is not a tutoring program
but just social contact. What you decide to do is up to you and your partner. If you are interested in
spending time with a US American friend, please fill in the
form
and return it to the MFIS office in person or by
email. Thank You.
Would you like to have an international friend?
Please complete this form and
return it to the MFIS office in person or by
email.
Thank You for your interest in volunteering with MFIS.
- Name
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Country of Origin
- Age
- Gender
- Major or field of study
- Access to a car (Y/N)
- if any, Children and their ages