Parents Parents are important members of the IYLI community. Both individually and collectively they provide assistance to IYLI and encouragement and guidance to support their son's or daughter's involvement. They get involved in fundraising and other program activities. The overall experience of students is enhanced when parents, students, staff and volunteers come together, not only to achieve academic and overseas study goals, but to share fellowship. Parents meet regularly to plan and work on projects to support IYLI, including fundraising.
Parents also play a role in decision making and policy.
Each year, two parents of current participants are elected to the IYLI Board of Directors.