Feeling a little intimidated by the costs to travel abroad? ILP Volunteers have paid for a huge chunk (and sometimes all of it!) by fundraising and we've gathered all of their tips here.
Feeling a little intimidated by the costs to travel abroad? ILP Volunteers have paid for a huge chunk (and sometimes all of it!) by fundraising and we've gathered all of their tips here.
Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Saving Money + Fundraising
I mean ... a ticket from Barcelona to this insanely gorgeous island costs about as much as going out for dinner last night did. Why isn't everyone going to Mallorca?
Topics: Europe
Posted by Auvi Evans on 5/14/19 12:21 PM
Many volunteers who serve in Africa with us are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Before arriving in Uganda, we're frequently asked questions like, "Can I go to church while I'm in Uganda?"
Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, LDS, Africa
This is a favorite place for our ILP volunteers to visit during their semester abroad in Mexico. It's easy to get to (luckily so close to where ILP volunteers live!), crazy colorful, and has the best shopping. Many volunteers actually end up going more than once because they just can't get enough.
Topics: Central America
Posted by Auvi Evans on 4/21/19 12:01 PM
Getting ready for your semester volunteering abroad with International Language Programs (ILP)? There's a lot of unknowns when you're getting ready to live in a country you've never been to and we know it can be a little nerve wracking!
Here's a general outline of what typically happens the first few days of your semester — we'll be there to support you!
Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering
Trying to make a semester work out but aren't sure how to come up with the money you need? Fundraising is one way volunteers have funded most or all of their trip. We've had volunteers have luck with this cook off idea in the past and wanted to fill you in.
Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, Saving Money + Fundraising
Uganda, Africa is our newest volunteer destination and it has exceeded all of our expectations! Brenna, who is one of the first volunteers there answered some questions for us, giving you insight on what her experience has been like spending a semester abroad in Uganda.
Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, Africa
Posted by Auvi Evans on 3/23/19 3:59 PM
Huasteca is a region in Mexico that ILP volunteers have raved about as a must visit, gorgeous place! Here's what you need to know so you can make this amazing trip happen during your own semester in Mexico!
Topics: Central America
Daydreaming about your upcoming semester abroad in Kiev? Make sure you add zip lining over the Dnieper River to those dreams!
Topics: Europe
We are ILP, a Utah-based non-profit org that has service abroad opportunities for college-age volunteers. We love travel so we're sharing all our tips for making the most of your time living abroad + seeing the world, and how to do it all on the tiniest budget.