Programs can range between 1-16+ weeks.  Some programs offer financial assistance, such as scholarships to decrease your trip expenses and cost.  Don’t forgot to check out the Illinois study abroad office and website, http://www.studyabroad.illinois.edu//.  If you are interested in volunteering abroad over the school breaks or for a semester please visit the following websites for more information:

Give Volunteers:  http://www.givevolunteers.org/

EDventure:  http://www.edventureintl.com/

ISV:  http://www.isvolunteers.org/

NGOabroad:  http://www.ngoabroad.com/

AIESEC:  www.aiesecus.org

Community Collaborations International:  http://www.communitycollaborations.org

Green Life Volunteers:  http://www.glvolunteers.com/

Volunteering Solutions:  www.volunteeringsolutions.com/

UVolunteer:  http://info.uvolunteer.net/volunteer-scholarship 

(The above organizations are not affiliated with the university) 

Thanks to the OVP listserv for this information item.

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