Program Description

For more than 30 years, FIUTS Wednesday Lunch has been a weekly meeting place for the University of Washington international community. Wednesday lunch is a free lunch for international students, domestic students, and others who want to meet people from around the world and share their culture with others. Approximately 250-300 students attend Wednesday Lunch each week in HUB 200 ABC on the UW Campus.

Volunteer Benefits

Wednesday Lunch volunteers work as a team and have an opportunity to meet students and others who are interested in learning more about the world's diversity. It is a good opportunity to learn more about the UW international community and make new friends. Volunteers also enjoy all unlimited peanut butter sandwiches!

Duties and Responsibilities

Food and room set up, greeting students, maintaining food supplies, cleaning up, facilitating conversations.

Time and Commitment

Volunteers are needed from 10:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m. each week.

Dates and Locations

Wednesday Lunch is held every Wednesday during the academic year (this year’s first lunch is September 30), 30-times each year. It is held in the HUB (Husky Union Building), room 200 ABC.

Volunteer Interest Application

Are you interested in volunteering for the FIUTS Wednesday Lunch? Use the form below to express your interest. Fill out at least the required fields and press the submit button. Upon receipt of your information, the UWAA Volunteer Coordinator will contact you to verify your interest and give you more details about the opportunity. Thanks for your support!

Fields labeled in red and marked with an asterisk (*) are required.   (*)First name: (*)Last name: Home address: City: State: Zip: (*)E-mail address: Telephone where you can be reached: Alumni or UWAA member number (if known):       UW student number (if known): Any other comments you would like to share:

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