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Volunteer's Takeover: Follow This IG Account To See It From Their POV

Posted by Emily Henkel on 1/6/22 3:33 PM

Wondering what an ILP semester is actually like? Follow along to see what current volunteers are doing, get your questions answered, and see behind the scenes of a semester.

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering

How To Make A Fundraising Letter

Posted by Emily Henkel on 12/22/21 10:53 AM

"I ended up getting my whole program fee paid for" and "I earned $1,200 from fundraising letters" are just a few examples of what you could earn by sending out a letter.

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

When Should I Apply If I Want To Go To …

Posted by Abbey Krzymowski on 11/4/21 7:45 AM

Have your eye on a specific country you want to volunteer in? Following these tips will help you get your application quick ( which is really the key to snagging a spot in one of your top preferences!)

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, For The Parents

Considering Volunteering With ILP? Start Here!

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/25/21 2:45 PM

Learn more about each country, talk to someone about which location would be the best fit for you, get the details on the application process, and be the first to know when we open a new semester (or a new country). All the info you're looking for is right here! 

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering

Tips For Mesa Community College Students + An ILP Semester Abroad

Posted by Emily Henkel on 9/19/21 7:45 AM


If you are an MCC student who is wondering how to make an ILP semester work out, this is for you — everything you are wondering about is right here! 

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, Tips For Your Twenties

What It's Actually Like Living With A Host Family

Posted by Emily Henkel on 8/16/21 9:55 AM

 
Depending on where you volunteer you may live with a host family during your semester abroad with International Language Programs — and it was hands down, the best part of my semester. 
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Topics: Europe, All About ILP + Volunteering

Can My Mom Mail Me A Package While I'm Living Abroad?

Posted by Jen King on 7/27/21 7:15 AM

Here’s what you — er, I guess your parents and friends — need to know about sending a package to you while you’re living abroad. 

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, For The Parents

You Know You're An ILP Volunteer When ...

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/23/21 8:00 AM

A semester abroad gives you some incredible and hilarious adventures ... but you'll only be able to really understand this post if you've volunteered with ILP before. 

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering

Tips For Eating Vegan/Vegetarian (Or With Food Allergies) While Traveling

Posted by Emily Henkel on 7/3/21 7:30 AM

Wondering how to make traveling work with food allergies or dietary restrictions? Here’s what I experienced in Asia (and what other ILP volunteers had to say about their semester). 

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

What Does It Mean If I’m On The Waitlist?

Posted by Emily Henkel on 6/11/21 7:45 AM

So. You’re all set to send in your application to go volunteering with ILP and even have your country picked out … then find out you’re on the waitlist. What does that even mean?

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Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering

Hey friends!

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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