VOLUNTEERING ABROADKatharine Diane McCallum

“…let us remember the large number of citizens who, day in and day out, through acts of volunteerism large and small, bring hope to so many of this worlds’ disadvantaged. Let us ensure that this wonderful resource, available in abundance to every nation, is recognized and supported as it works towards a more prosperous and peaceful world.

-Kofi Annan

AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME, VOLUNTEERING ABROAD EXPOSES

INDIVIDUALS TO CULTURES, COMMUNITIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND

ENVIRONMENTS IN NEED

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING ABROAD

➤ Popular with under and post-graduate students, volunteering abroad knows no age, with programs accommodating families, seniors, and children

➤ Those who are able to embark on such an opportunity develop a more internationally-minded perception of the world.

➤ While helping communities, people, animals, and environments, volunteers are also able to see and experience foreign cultures, foods, languages, and atmospheres.

➤ Financially feasible, volunteering abroad is a more cost-effective option to studying abroad.

THE TOP VOLUNTEER ABROAD PROGRAMS

AGAPE VOLUNTEERS

Founded by Guillaume Lefevre in 2011.

ALL ABOUT AGAPE➤ Locations in Kenya, South Africa,

Tanzania, and Ghana

➤ Based out of the UK, this non-profit organization offers some of themes affordable volunteer abroad programs in the world.

➤ Agape offers free comprehensive travel insurance with all of their packages!!!

➤ Based on academic and industrial backgrounds as well as specific interests, accepted applicants are placed in Agape-owned or -funded hospitals, clinics, orphanages, schools and community projects

➤ Agape also offers a myriad of sponsored “outings,” taking their volunteers on safaris and up mountains.

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE LEARNING (ISL)

Around for over two decades, the organization was founded by Michael Birnbaum with a goal “to support

cultural awareness, service-based learning, and sustainable development projects through experiential and

responsible volunteer travel programs that inspire local and global service.”

ISL OPPORTUNITIES

➤ Programs start at $995

➤ Offering Medical Programs, Enrichment Programs, and Adventure Programs, ISL places their volunteers across the globe, from Panama to Belize.

➤ Volunteers have the opportunity to do veterinary, pharmacy, optometry, nursing, dental, and public health work as well as physical therapy programs.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

VOLUNTEERSFounded in 2002, ISV is connected

with over 300 universities worldwide.

WHAT ISV CAN GIVE YOU

➤ Experience with ISL can applied as college credits and internships

➤ Offers a myriad of programs, from conservation to education

➤ It has sent over 30,000 volunteers across six continents

➤ Special Spotlight: ISV’s Thailand program focuses on environmental conservation and protecting endangered Asian elephants, placing participants in a position to assist with education, development, and community outreach.

“Every human being is important and all human beings owe something to their fellow inhabitants of this planet.

-Wallace Campbell

VISIT MY VOLUNTEER SITE TO LEARN MORE!

http://katharinedianemccallum.org/