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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