It s a tough job. You don t live in ideal conditions. The food is often not familiar, you don t understand the language. But it s the toughest job you ll ever love. There are practical benefits.
Volunteers receive the best language and cross-cultural training by living overseas.
They receive career counseling assistance once they finish their volunteer work. They get preference in federal government jobs. Many student loans are deferred, and a percentage of the principal and interest for a Perkins Loan, a federal student loan program, may be canceled for each year of service. In addition, volunteers receive housing, food, clothing, and a miscellaneous expenses allowance. These practical benefits often help parents to eventually support their children s decision, Suyat said.