Whenever possible, volunteers are associated with the local parish. Volunteers receive room and board, transportation, medical insurance and a small monthly stipend suitable for simple living. Volunteers are expected to attend orientation and various retreats and workshops during their time of service. Training is provided if necessary. Volunteers teach English to adults and school children, stimulate small business activities, initiate programming with women s empowerment groups, observe and assist local doctors, and many other important tasks.
Volunteers serve in three-week programs in India or Ghana.
The International Partnership for Service-Learning is an organization dedicated to helping college students and recent grads gain experience and knowledge while helping others in an international setting. Participants engage in teaching, caring for the handicapped, or organizing community recreation and improvement projects, all in places like Ecuador, England, Czech Republic, Mexico, the Philippines, and more. The Peace Corps is always looking for new volunteers who have a college degree plus leadership skills and community involvement, or three to five years' experience in a selected area-such as farming, forestry, carpentry or business management.