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Emily Henkel

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Our Favorite Mexican Foods That'll Have You Saying 'More, Please!'

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/15/18 1:01 PM

It’s no secret we love all the food there is to eat in Mexico, so we want to make sure all volunteers know the right lingo and get to taste our favs.

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Topics: Central America

Traveling By Bus In Costa Rica

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/14/18 9:04 AM



You’ll probably be taking a lot of buses while you’re volunteering in Central America — here’s your go-to guide for getting around by bus.

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Topics: Central America

Who Is Who At ILP?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 3/3/18 4:11 PM

You already know that ILP is a pretty rad non-profit organization, right? (Well now, you do) … but who is who when it comes to the people behind ILP?

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, For The Parents

The Unexpected Parts About Coming Home From Your ILP Semester

Posted by Emily Henkel on 2/6/18 10:58 AM

According to these ILP volunteers, sometimes what you come home with is a little unexpected.

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Topics: Europe, All About ILP + Volunteering, Caribbean

The Best Way To Get Around Costa Rica

Posted by Emily Henkel on 2/3/18 9:45 AM



Headed to come volunteer in one of the coolest countries around? Before you go, you’ll need to know how to get to all the dreamiest vacation spots, headache-free.

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Topics: Central America

Should I Bring My Laptop Abroad?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/11/18 10:44 AM

You’re almost all set to spend a semester volunteering, but have this one nagging question — is it a good idea to bring your laptop abroad?

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Topics: Get Ready For Your ILP Trip, All About ILP + Volunteering

How Does ILP Pick A New Country For Volunteer Programs?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/24/17 10:50 AM

We know you love new countries to volunteer in! And we love it too — ILP has programs in countries all over the world and are always looking to continue growing. But how does that work, exactly?

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, For The Parents

Did You Hear About How The DR Volunteers Helped Fundraise To Build A House?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/27/17 1:52 PM

We love how these volunteers from the Dominican Republic decided to help out someone they really loved — Tamaris, the sweet cook!

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Topics: Caribbean

Day Trip To This Glittering Lake In Poland

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/15/17 1:14 PM

So far, we haven’t run into things about Poland we don’t like, but this hidden lake may take the cake — it’s ideal for a laid back vacation.  

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Topics: Europe

What Does It Take To Be An ILP Volunteer?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 11/9/17 4:16 PM

Maybe you’ve heard a little bit about the ILP Program and it sounds great … but you’re not exactly sure what is actually means to volunteer abroad with us — and that’s okay. We’ve put together some more info on what you might be worried about so you can know what it takes. 

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, For The Parents

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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.

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