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Meeting ICDLA's International Visitors provides the opportunity to get to know someone from another part of the world. You'll realize good people around the globe are working to solve the complex problems we all face.

Home Hospitality was one of the best ways to show us the culture of this country; the two families I visited were both so different. This was a fantastic way to see diversity and better understand the nature of the country.

~ Participant from Guatemala on a program about International Exchange in Higher Education

There has never been a better time to connect to the world! Whether you become a general, young professional or corporate member, you'll play a crucial role in furthering the mission of ICDLA. Join a group of globally-minded Angelenos and enjoy networking opportunities and intercultural exchanges. Create new contacts, enhance your world knowledge, and make a difference in international relations as an ICDLA Citizen Diplomat Member.

Explore the different membership options below and choose the type that fits you best!

Become a Member

For any additional questions regarding membership, please contact Kristina Yucel, Communications and Events Coordinator, at kyucel@icdla.org or call 213-388-1428 ext. 26

General membership

Did you know there is a way YOU can break down stereotypes, improve cultural understanding, and foster stronger international relationships? By becoming an ICDLA Citizen Diplomat Member you have the opportunity to interact with international influencers from around the world. You will help them experience everyday life in L.A. by sharing a meal with them in your home or favorite restaurant, speaking candidly with them about issues that interest you, and helping them see Los Angeles' rich cultural makeup firsthand. ICDLA members are a powerful force in building and sustaining a secure, economically sound, and socially interconnected world.

participating VOLUNTEER

Price: $75.00/annually

  • Home Hospitality: You will have the unique opportunity to host international emerging leaders for dinner and conversation in your home or at a restaurant

  • Homestays: Hosting an international visitor in your home for a few days or a week is an incredible opportunity to learn about another culture. Most visitors stay in local hotels, but occasionally a homestay is a cultural component of their program.

  • Invitation to the annual members-only Fulbright Luncheon

  • Access to ICDLA visitor alumni contacts to get in touch with when you travel abroad

  • Invitations to all ICDLA events at the special member rate

Contributor

Price: $125.00/annually

  • All Participating Volunteer benefits

  • Complimentary admission to one ICDLA mixer or reception (excluding luncheons and dinners)

Patron

Price: $500.00/annually

  • All Contributor benefits

  • One complimentary admission to the annual ICDLA Citizen Diplomacy Celebration

  • Complimentary business-card tribute in the ICDLA Directory of International Visitors

Benefactor

Price: $1,000.00/annually

  • All Patron benefits

  • Two complimentary admissions to the annual ICDLA Citizen Diplomacy Celebration

  • Complimentary quarter-page tribute in the ICDLA Directory of International Visitors

  • Invitations to special VIP Receptions

  • Advance monthly notice of International Visitors coming to Los Angeles

Are you a passionate, internationally-minded individual between the ages of 21-35? ICDLA Young Professionals promote understanding, increase knowledge, and strengthen global relationships by providing educational, volunteer, and social opportunities between young professionals and international leaders. Enjoy networking opportunities and events specifically designed for young professionals, plus all the benefits of a regular membership! Host visitors in your home or at a restaurant, or join a small group of other young professionals and International Visitors for a potluck or casual meal at a park. Engage with the rest of the world while you get to know international leaders and Los Angeles locals alike. Join today and expand your global network!

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL

Price: $50.00/annually

  • Home Hospitality: You will have the unique opportunity to host international emerging leaders for dinner and conversation in your home or at a restaurant

  • Homestays: Hosting an international visitor in your home for a few days or a week is an incredible opportunity to learn about another culture. Most visitors stay in local hotels, but occasionally a homestay is a cultural component of their program.

  • Invitation to annual members-only Fulbright Luncheon

  • Access to ICDLA visitor alumni contacts to get in touch with when you travel abroad

  • Invitations to all ICDLA events at the special member rate

  • Invitations to events designed specifically for young professionals to connect with each other and engage with international visitors in a more intimate setting

Corporate Sponsorship

ICDLA is honored to have the support of its Corporate Sponsors, Supporters, Ambassadors and Diplomat Cities. ICDLA’s funding is partially provided through grants from the U.S. Department of State, the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles. However, ICDLA relies on the financial support of the Los Angeles area community to provide the crucial remaining funds. It is only with the generous contributions of our Corporate Sponsors, Supporters, Ambassadors and Diplomat Cities that ICDLA is able to continue its important work, improving international relations and connecting Los Angeles businesses and organizations with emerging international leaders. 

 

Corporate Sponsorship with ICDLA also assists us in promoting the Los Angeles area as an international center for business, industry and the arts. Our programs showcase the successes of this dynamic region in tackling many tough challenges. Our programs help local businesses and organizations better understand the problems facing foreign business, government and civic leaders and how their issues impact us. Our programs take international visitors into our local schools to meet with teachers and to visit classrooms. The Citizen Diplomacy in the Classroom visits provide an opportunity for Los Angeles area school children to learn about different cultures and welcome positive role models from countries of their own heritage.

Corporate Supporter

Price: $500.00

  • Listing as Corporate Supporter in ICDLA materials and your logo on ICDLA's website

  • Complimentary business card tribute in the Directory of International Visitors

  • Invitations to all ICDLA events at the special member rate

  • One complimentary admission to the annual ICDLA Citizen Diplomacy Celebration

Corporate Sponsor

Price: $1,250.00

  • Listing as Corporate Sponsor in ICDLA materials and a link to your website on ICDLA's website

  • Complimentary quarter-page tribute in the Directory of International Visitors

  • Invitations to all ICDLA events at the special member rate

  • Two complimentary admissions to the annual ICDLA Citizen Diplomacy Celebration

  • Invitations to special VIP events

  • Advance monthly notice of International Visitors coming to Los Angeles

  • ICDLA research of visitor alumni you may contact when traveling abroad

Corporate Diplomat

Price: $2,500.00

  • Listing as Corporate Diplomat in ICDLA materials, signage at ICDLA events and a link to your website on the ICDLA website

  • Complimentary half-page tribute in the Directory of International Visitors

  • Invitations to all ICDLA events at the special member rate

  • Three complimentary admissions to the annual ICDLA Citizen Diplomacy Celebration

  • Invitations to special VIP events

  • Advance monthly notice of International Visitors coming to Los Angeles

  • ICDLA research of visitor alumni you may contact when traveling abroad

Corporate Ambassador

Price: $5,000.00

  • Listing as Corporate Ambassador on all ICDLA materials, signage and speaking opportunities at ICDLA events and a link to your website on the ICDLA website

  • Complimentary full-page tribute in the Directory of International Visitors

  • Invitations to all ICDLA events at the special member rate

  • Four complimentary tickets to the annual ICDLA Citizen Diplomacy Celebration

  • Invitations to special VIP events

  • Advance monthly notice of International Visitors coming to Los Angeles

  • ICDLA research of visitor alumni you may contact when traveling abroad

Internship Program

ICDLA offers two undergraduate internship positions during Spring, Summer and Fall of each year. Interns play a critical role at ICDLA - both in helping develop high quality exchange programs and in increasing the organization's visibility in the Los Angeles area. Whether it's assisting with program implementation or branding and communications, you will have a chance to participate in and promote citizen diplomacy in L.A. and around the world while gaining valuable new skills. ​

International Programming Internship:

The International Programming Intern will work closely with the ICDLA Director of International Programs on proposal writing and project implementation. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conducting topical research for project proposals

  • Assisting with arranging professional meetings for international delegates

  • Representing ICDLA at meetings and events

  • Assisting with administrative tasks to support programming

 

Qualifications:

  • Well-organized, dependable, and able to multi-task

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

  • Should possess some knowledge of the Los Angeles area and be able to work with many types of stakeholders and cultures

 

Commitment:

  • Due to the complexity and timely nature of tasks to be assigned, a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week is required

  • College credit or a small stipend will be disbursed upon satisfactory completion of the internship

 

To Apply:

Communications & Events Internship:

The Communications & Events Intern will work closely with the Communications & Events Coordinator to develop marketing materials, conduct social media outreach, and monitor the website.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Monitoring all social media platforms and website

  • Assisting with event planning and preparation

  • Assisting with all e-communications, including the newsletter and event invitations

  • Assisting with membership outreach

 

Qualifications:

  • Well-organized, dependable, and able to multi-task

  • Excellent writing and editing skills are essential to assist in preparing clear, concise correspondence, including newsletters and other communications

  • Should possess knowledge of using social media for marketing purposes

  • Should possess some knowledge of the Los Angeles area and be able to work with many types of stakeholders and cultures

 

Commitment:

  • Due to the nature of content production for social media, a minimum commitment of 8 hours per week is required

  • Attendance at some of our events is mandatory

  • College credit or a small stipend will be disbursed upon satisfactory completion of the internship

 

To Apply:

  • Please email a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample to Janet Elliott at jelliott@icdla.org

Professional Resources

ICDLA's Professional Resources are an important part of our strong network of partners who help us promote citizen diplomacy in Los Angeles. By making time in their busy schedules to meet with our international visitors to exchange ideas, challenges and successes, our Professional Resources ensure that visitors return home with valuable connections and new information to share throughout their wide fields of influence. The meetings often become a catalyst for strengthening and developing change in the visitors' organizations, businesses, or governments. The time a Professional Resource spends with a visitor can have a lasting impact on the world. ​

Our Professional Resources represent many different fields, from community-based volunteer organizations, to Fortune 500 companies, to government agencies. Each year, ICDLA presents the Outstanding Resource Award to a resource that has consistently provided exceptional meetings for visitors.

For a list of previous ICDLA Outstanding Professional Resource Award recipients, click here

I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to exchange ideas with representatives of the former Soviet Union.  As a Los Angeles enthusiast and historian of our fair metropolis, I'm always ready to share and interpret what's going on here in L.A. when and if you need it.  

~ The late director, Jon Wilkman, who met with a group of filmmakers from former Soviet Union countries on a program about Documentaries and Truth-telling 

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