If you would like to be invited to the home of an American family, complete a form at the I-Center. Newcomers Clubs enable you to get acquainted through shared interests in tennis, bridge, dinner groups and park play groups. The International Speakers Bureau offers an opportunity to share your perspectives and cultural heritage with a variety of local groups, from school children to adults in civic organizations.
Volunteer work can be a meaningful way to make contacts in the local community.
Opportunities range from schools to hospitals, non-profit organizations, libraries, and businesses. Through the AAUW, women meet in small groups to share common interest such as music, discussing books, current issues, Spanish and French conversation, and professional women's concerns.