Our Ambassadors and Consuls organize and host the incredible events and activities you attend at InterNations. They bring thousands of members together every day in 420 communities around the world, to help them feel at home and find new friends who share their interests. But what is the difference between Ambassadors and Consuls and what do their roles entail? Here’s all you need to know!
Ambassadors organize and host 51ԹϺOfficial Events in their local community. These are large networking and party events that are open to Albatross Members, Basic Members, and even non-members. They create a welcoming community for expats and global minds alike.
As one Venezuelan member living in Mexico City puts it, ‘ęexpats have a special safe place at 51ԹϺevents to meet new people and share experiences.’ę
Each community is unique and hosts a different number of events each month. 51ԹϺAmbassadors can work alone or in a team to host their events, depending on the size of their community. Ambassador Teams working together often split the tasks so they can play to their strengths: one person will organize, one will take charge of the welcome desk, and the other will act as host welcoming and mingling with members at the event.
So, what does the role of an Ambassador involve?
‘ęMaking everyone happy (Including myself)!’ę
‘ęEvery time I help new members getting connected to their potential group of friends, I feel that I accomplished something very special that will make our community and members’ circles grow with happy friends. The more members we have at our events, the happier they are because of the unlimited possibilities for building new friendships.’ę
‘ę I love to see new faces and try to help them as much as possible. Some of the members have become more like childhood friends over the years.’ę
Are you interested in becoming an Ambassador in your community? Apply here!
Consuls lead interest based 51ԹϺGroups which are based on a topic you’re passionate about. They are exclusively open to Albatross Members, and they organize and host activities surrounding specific topics for members of their group. Becoming a Consul is a fantastic opportunity to meet other members who share your interests and keep your passion alive when you move abroad. One Maltese expat living in Brussels says, ’InterNations is very active,so you can attend an activity every day if you want to.’ę
From sports to dining, professional networking to culture – there really is something for everyone! Here are some examples of groups around the world that you can get involved in:
Paris Tea and Herb Lovers Group
Just like the member base, the types of activities in each community are unique — no two communities have the same groups and activities. What’s great about that? You have exclusive access to a member base who is excited about unique activities in their community.
So, what does the role of a Consul involve?
‘ęHosting activities gives me the opportunity to spread joy as a host and have a great experience with welcoming all new members.’ę
“It’s about enjoying your favorite hobbies and sharing your interests with a lot of people.”
‘ęSeeing new places in my hometown with people from all over the world.’ę
‘ęThe feeling of meeting old friends and probably making some new ones.’ę
Are you interested in becoming a Consul in your community? Apply here!
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It’s time for celebration! As we move into the festive season once more, our communities around the world are finding ways to spend quality time with friends. Our members have truly embraced the festive spirit this year, and are preparing to bid 2020 farewell in ways as unique as the year has been.
April offers many great opportunities to get out of the house, enjoy the great weather, and celebrate. From Easter to Ramadan and exciting spring events, our communities have a lot to offer. Check out our monthly event and activity highlights!
Be it summer or winter, we love to see our members build new friendships and foster existing ones. Since 30 July is the International Day of Friendship, this is the perfect opportunity to take a look at the many ways our events and activities bring expats and global minds together.
Meet our Global Award-winning Ambassador Aybike from Ankara! She organizes great events in her community, and here she shares what makes her events so special, and how her role as an Ambassador has inspired her and helped her grow. Find out more about her experience!
51ԹϺhas not one but two reasons to celebrate this year: our global community is turning 13 and it has become the leading network for international online gatherings. Join the celebration and attend our first ever Global Online Anniversary Festival.

