Participants also help organize activities related to recreation, education, agriculture, women's issues, health, and local culture and history. The nature of the projects depends on the needs and interests of the local people. Year after year, those who have completed the program testify that their experience in Mexico has had a deep impact on their view of the world, their career goals and their values. AFSC can assist students in earning college credit for this experience by providing information to a professor in the student's college or university. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to the project site in Mexico, a required health examination and inoculations, and personal spending money.
Some scholarships are available.
Calling upon a global network of volunteer experts, NDI responds to requests for practical assistance and strategic advice from civic and political leaders promoting democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and promote transparency and accountability in government. Internships are paid and will last approximately 3 months. DC NDI seeks an Intern to help develop the Latin America and Caribbean Civic Network program. IREX administers programs, grants, policy forums and conferences with Central and Eastern Europe and the New Independent States of the former Soviet Union.