What is I-House Membership?
For more than 40 years, I-House has been Davis’s Global Living Room—a place where international visitors, newcomers, students, longtime residents, and people from all walks of life can connect, learn from one another, and feel at home.
I-House membership gives you access to volunteer-led programs and the chance to help create them. It’s an opportunity to shape and sustain a community of, by, and for its members, where everyone can feel at home. From language and conversation groups to music and dance programs, book discussions, and opportunities to build friendships and supportive cross-cultural networks, our programs are created and shaped by the people who make up our community.
Where your fees go?
Your membership fees help sustain the space, staff, and infrastructure that bring people together. Membership dues cover only a small portion of the cost of program operation. The rest is made possible through the time and energy of our volunteers, and the generosity of people who believe in what I-House makes possible: a place of belonging and inclusion.
Membership Levels & Perks
Monthly: $25 | Yearly: $180 | Student Yearly: $120
- Enjoy all volunteer-powered cultural learning groups
- Access to the I-House Lounge and kitchen during business hours
- Discounts on I-House events, including members-only gatherings
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Access to the English Practice Partner Program
- The opportunity to submit a program proposal
Have an idea for a program? We want to hear it.
Our programs are not simply delivered to our members. They are created of, by, and for the members. Members bring their languages, cultures, knowledge, interests, and ideas to I-House. Participants become facilitators. Members become volunteer leaders. New ideas become new programs. (for internal tracking)
We are committed to making this process more accessible. We’d especially love to hear ideas for informal, social gatherings that are easy to join and simply bring people together. New programs are planned and added on a quarterly basis, so please allow at least 6 weeks before the intended start date for planning meetings, marketing, and registration. For example, to launch a program in the winter quarter (early Jan), we’d need your proposal by November 18th. If you have such an idea, please review our program selection rubric and submit a program proposal form. We welcome your ideas and look forward to seeing what we can create together.
Volunteer-Powered Cultural Learning Groups Schedule
Drop-in learning, where language, culture, and friends meet. Programs run September 14 through December 11th. Download I-House’s membership flyer here.
Monday
ITALIAN Conversation – Intermediate
5:30pm-6:30pm
Instructor: Andrea Gobbo
Starts October 19th
ESL Reading – Intermediate
6:00pm-7:00pm
Instructor: Jamie Seibel
Tuesday
TURKISH Conversation – Upper Beginner
10:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Esin Şeker
ENGLISH Conversation – Intermediate
11:00am-12:30pm
Instructor: Victoria Whitworth
LATIN DANCE – All levels
1:00pm-2:00pm
Instructors: Ruth & Monica
TAI CHI STRETCHING
2:15pm-3:15pm
Instructor: Sam Chan
FRENCH CONVERSATION – Upper Beginner
3:00pm-5:O0pm
Instructor: Roman Vivat
Wednesday
ENGLISH Conversation – Intermediate
10:00am-11:00am
Instructor: Chris Lujan
PERSIAN DRUM
10:30am-11:30am
Instructor: Emmy Rad
ENGLISH Conversation – Upper Beginner
1:00am-2:00pm
Instructor: Tim Notehelfer
Virtual German Conversation- Intermediate/ Advanced
6:00pm-7:00pm
Instructor: Alison Kent
An online German conversation group for upper-intermediate to advanced learners, coordinated by Alison Kent and meeting Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 pm. To join, email office@internationalhousedavis.org to connect with the coordinator.
Thursday
ENGLISH Conversation – Advanced
10:00am-11:30am
Instructor: Anne Grawemeyer
FRENCH Conversation – Advanced
10:30am-11:30am
Instructor: Agnes Perroud
SPANISH Conversation – Intermediate
1:00pm-2:00pm
Instructor: Jannet Torres-Espinoza
Starts September 24th
Personal Writing in English – Intermediate
2:00pm-3:00pm
Instructor: Kristi Kraemer
Starts September 24th
FRENCH Practice Circle Facilitator: Roman Vivat
3:30pm-5:00pm
ENGLISH Conversation – All levels
5:30pm-6:30pm
Instructor: Gregory Philip