World Affairs Council of Kentucky/Southern Indiana Internship Opportunity
WACA is now accepting applications for their International Visitors Program
International Visitors Program
As an International Visitors Program (IVP) Volunteer, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Assist WAC staff with logistical arrangements of international visitors’ cultural and professional
- program, including but not limited to:
- Arrange hotel and home-stay accommodations.
- Greet visitors at the airport and assist in their departure.
- Research professional appointments and internships.
- Research and develop cultural activities for participants, their host families, and WAC staff.
- Participate in cross-cultural activities with visitors and staff.
- Accompany international delegations to meetings and site visits during professional and cultural
- programming.
- Perform administrative tasks as requested.
Special Events Focus:
As an Events Program Volunteer, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Help coordinate and promote speaking engagements with global leaders and monthly Global
- Nights events
- Research new speakers for event programs
- Help manage Council membership program and growth initiatives
- Participate in cross-cultural activities with speakers and staff
- Support public relations efforts including press releases, newspaper editorials, email blasts,
- publications, and mailings
- Perform administrative tasks as requested
Office and Administration
As an Office/Administration Volunteer, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Assist in member communications and mailings
- Prepare materials for international visitor delegations
- Perform administrative tasks as requested
- Help manage Council membership program
- Be willing to take on tasks outside of delegated projects as needed.
Social Engagement with International Visitors
Social engagement and activities with international visitors include the following:
- Home Hospitality: Host a dinner at your home for an international visitor group.
- Host Family: Host 1-2 individuals from an international visitor program at your home.
- Mentoring a visiting or exchange student from another country.
- Cultural Event/Program Accompaniment for visitor group.
Creative and Technical Needs
WAC is looking for volunteers to help with the following areas:
- Assistance with website design and maintenance.
- Photography for events and visitor programs.
- Graphic design assistance for announcements and signage.
- Membership and event marketing.


