No matter where you are, even at home, there are safety risks. But when traveling abroad, away from all things familiar, it is even more essential to be vigilant and proactive in order to minimize the risks. 

Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, For The Parents

Can I be an ILP volunteer if I'm Canadian? Yup! There are a few things that are different though, so let's fill you in.

Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering

Thinking about study abroad programs or volunteers programs (like where you are teaching abroad)? They're both pretty similar ... but which one is right for you? As someone who's done both, I'm weighing in. 

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

You know you want to teach English and travel around the world, but should you do that as a volunteer or as a paid international teacher? 

Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering

Worried about teaching your first drama lesson in a classroom of ILP students? Yeah, I was the same way. Hopefully these lesson ideas will help you prepare, which is half the battle! 

Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, Teaching With ILP

If you're wondering about internships for college students that also let you do quite a bit of traveling, I think you'll like the sound of a semester abroad with ILP! 

Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering

Are you a going to school at Snow College but want to take a semester off to volunteer with ILP? You might be able to still get school credit for your time abroad. Here's some helpful info to consider + how to get the process started.

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

One of the most unique things about volunteering with ILP is that you get to spend an entire semester abroad — and in my opinion it's way better than just visiting for two weeks. 

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

The best way to fully immerse yourself in a country with all of its culture and traditions is to live with a host family. Here are a few gift ideas to express gratitude at the beginning and the end of your time with them!

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

 

The Dominican Republic is home to some of the cutest kids around and also one of (in my very biased opinion) ILP's best humanitarian programs for a few reasons!

Topics: All About ILP + Volunteering, Caribbean