Founded by the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, the mission of the International Student Outreach Program (ISOP) is to work within the greater Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach areas to create a hospitable community that welcomes and provides a safe environment for international students by offering meals, transportation, emergency assistance and fellowship. Led by the Lewes Rehoboth Association of Churches, local Chambers of Commerce, businesses and residents, ISOP is a faith-based initiative open to all volunteers.

Visit the Rehoboth ISOP website at www.j1rehoboth.com

This program is not operational for 2022.

FOR REFERENCE ... BELOW IS PAST INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM.

Click Here For CIEE Update on Extended Visa Ban and Program Next Steps (2021)

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WITH CIEE, INTRAX AND ISOP REPRESENTATIVES - HELD SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Click Here to view presentation by CIEE and INTRAX

MEAL SCHEDULE WITH MAP

Click Here to view the 2019 student meal schedule with map.

STUDENT ORIENTATION INFORMATION

Information available at the j1rehoboth.com website.

SPONSOR CONTACT INFORMATION FLYER

Click Here to view the sponsor contact information flyer.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Pamphlets and maps are availalbe at the Rehoboth Beach - Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center at 501 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach (across from Rise Up).  Visit Dart First State for resort transit services (www.beachbus.com or www.dartfirststate.com).  Other transportation services include the Jolly Trolley (www.jollytrolley.com) or Best Bus Beach Bus (www.bestbus.com).  There will be no Greyhound bus service direct to Rehoboth Beach.  Bus service is available to Wilmington and Ocean City, MD.  Visit www.greyhound.com for more schedule and information. Airport pick up and drop off can be arranged through E-Point Student Travel Center at www.ocstudentcenter.com/airport-pick

SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS

Rehoboth ISOP has many trips and fun cultural activities planned for J1 students.  For more info, please visit www.j1rehoboth.com

BICYCLES

Visit www.j1rehoboth.com for bicycle information and DelDOT safety checkpoints.

EMERGENCY LINKS

• Find an open shelter (populated only when shelters are opening pre or post disaster) www.redcross.org/find-help/shelter
• Building a survival kit www.redcross.org/prepare/location/home-family/get-kit
• Helpful Apps for cell phones www.redcross.org/prepare/mobile-apps
• Click here to view the Emergency Plan Steps Poster
• Click here for links to DEMA (Delaware Emergency Managment Agency, Red Cross, & More).

HELPFUL LINKS

Also, the following links/documents contain information that may be helpful to foreign students and their employers.

• Social Security Number for International Workers (as of 4/14/15)
• Council on International Educational Exchange - CIEE-Seasonal Staff Solutions
• Map/Directions to the Social Security Office located in Lewes, DE
• How to obtain a Social Security Card
• Social Security: Employer Responsibilities - Check with the local Social Security Office in Lewes, DE (1-866-864-1803)
• Student and Exchange Visitor Information System Information
• Foreign Workers and Social Security Numbers
• International Students and Social Security Numbers
• Social Security Numbers for Non Citizens
• Social Security's Employer Website for Electronic Wage Reporting
• USCIS Info re: Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2005 (from Senator Biden's office)
• DelDOT's Project Website
• I-9 Handbook for Employers
• Landlord - Tenant Code (Attorney General's office)

 
Bank Accounts

• WSFS offers Really ! Free Checking account (no minimum balance, no service charge, no per check charge, unlimited check writing, Free VISA® debit card and more. Call 302-226-5648 or visit www.wsfsbank.com
• Applied Bank - No charge for international student for cashing a check if the business they work for has an account with Applied Bank (37012 Country Club Road, Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-3044).

 Information Updated on 6/10/19