--- title: ILP Blog | For The Parents (2) description: For The Parents | Teach English abroad with International Language Programs in Asia, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean and Africa. (2) --- **ILP VOLUNTEER TRIPS NOW OPEN TO COUNTRIES ACROSS THE WORLD! **[Start My Application Online ](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hs-fs/file-860189993-png/layout/logo1.png)](http://www.ilp.org) [Apply Now](https://ilp.org/how-to-apply/) [ Login ](https://my.ilp.org) ## [Being Proactive About Your Safety While Traveling Abroad](https://blog.ilp.org/being-proactive-about-your-safety-while-abroad) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 12/28/20 10:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/DR%2013.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/being-proactive-about-your-safety-while-abroad) 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.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/being-proactive-about-your-safety-while-abroad) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/being-proactive-about-your-safety-while-abroad#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [Bank Cards With No International ATM Fees](https://blog.ilp.org/which-bank/atm-card-should-i-bring-abroad-with-me) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 5/21/20 10:08 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-08-27%20at%2011.14.29%20AM-4.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/which-bank/atm-card-should-i-bring-abroad-with-me) I probably spent a couple of hundred dollars on ATM fees while traveling until switching my card.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/which-bank/atm-card-should-i-bring-abroad-with-me) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/which-bank/atm-card-should-i-bring-abroad-with-me#comments-listing) Topics: [All The Travel Tips](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-the-travel-tips), [Saving Money + Fundraising](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/saving-money-fundraising), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [Do I Have To Be Religious To Volunteer With ILP?](https://blog.ilp.org/do-i-have-to-be-lds-to-volunteer-with-ilp) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 1/27/20 10:32 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-06-18%20at%2010.23.53%20AM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/do-i-have-to-be-lds-to-volunteer-with-ilp) Do you have to be religious — or a member of the Church of Jesus Christ — to volunteer with ILP?  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/do-i-have-to-be-lds-to-volunteer-with-ilp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/do-i-have-to-be-lds-to-volunteer-with-ilp#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [LDS](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/lds), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [Can My Parents Visit Me While I’m Volunteering?](https://blog.ilp.org/can-my-family-visit-me-while-im-volunteering) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 1/16/20 11:00 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/254120357_857617868261577_5159479205836761228_n.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/can-my-family-visit-me-while-im-volunteering) Come have mom and dad visit the country you've spent a semester volunteering in!  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/can-my-family-visit-me-while-im-volunteering) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/can-my-family-visit-me-while-im-volunteering#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [Our Favorite Thailand Hotels To Stay In When Visiting Your Volunteer](https://blog.ilp.org/thailand-hotels-to-stay-in-when-visiting-your-volunteer) Posted by [Abbey Krzymowski](https://blog.ilp.org/author/abbey-krzymowski) on 1/5/19 3:14 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/th.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/thailand-hotels-to-stay-in-when-visiting-your-volunteer) Visiting your volunteer in Thailand? Here's a list of recommended hotels all over popular places in Thailand, just perfect for a family stay! [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/thailand-hotels-to-stay-in-when-visiting-your-volunteer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/thailand-hotels-to-stay-in-when-visiting-your-volunteer#comments-listing) Topics: [Asia](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/asia), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [Does Learning English Really Change Lives?](https://blog.ilp.org/does-learning-english-really-change-lives) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 8/12/18 2:59 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202019-12-12%20at%2012.10.04%20PM-1.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/does-learning-english-really-change-lives) As a future, current or even past ILP volunteer, you may be wondering if your time teaching English abroad really had an impact on your kids. Is it really that important for them to learn English? [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/does-learning-english-really-change-lives) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/does-learning-english-really-change-lives#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [Teaching With ILP](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/teaching-with-ilp), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [What Is My Volunteer Really Doing While They Volunteer With ILP?](https://blog.ilp.org/what-is-my-volunteer-really-doing-with-ilp) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 6/20/18 4:28 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/parents3.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/what-is-my-volunteer-really-doing-with-ilp) We've put together a little guide to show you exactly what you're volunteer will be up to and what is expected of them. [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/what-is-my-volunteer-really-doing-with-ilp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/what-is-my-volunteer-really-doing-with-ilp#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [A Mom's Perspective On Volunteering With ILP](https://blog.ilp.org/a-moms-perspective-on-how-ilp-changed-her-volunteer) Posted by [Auvi Evans](https://blog.ilp.org/author/auvi-evans) on 5/31/18 11:32 AM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/J904x964-08020.jpg) ](https://blog.ilp.org/a-moms-perspective-on-how-ilp-changed-her-volunteer) Is your child thinking of volunteering abroad? Here's what a mom of two former ILP volunteers says about the program and why she now wants all of her kids to serve abroad.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/a-moms-perspective-on-how-ilp-changed-her-volunteer) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/a-moms-perspective-on-how-ilp-changed-her-volunteer#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [Getting A Hold Of My ILP Volunteer Fast In An Emergency](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-ahold-of-my-ilp-volunteer-fast-in-an-emergency-) Posted by [Lindsay Hall](https://blog.ilp.org/author/lindsay-hall) on 5/20/18 2:48 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/poaldn.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-ahold-of-my-ilp-volunteer-fast-in-an-emergency-) One of the scariest parts of sending a volunteer abroad is the idea of anything happening and not being able to reach them. While that is a valid concern, I'm here to tell you there are more ways to reach them quickly than you may realize.  [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-ahold-of-my-ilp-volunteer-fast-in-an-emergency-) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/how-to-get-ahold-of-my-ilp-volunteer-fast-in-an-emergency-#comments-listing) Topics: [Get Ready For Your ILP Trip](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/get-ready-for-your-ilp-trip), [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) ## [Who Is Who At ILP?](https://blog.ilp.org/who-is-who-at-ilp) Posted by [Emily Henkel](https://blog.ilp.org/author/emily-henkel) on 3/3/18 4:11 PM [![](https://blog.ilp.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-02-12%20at%204.40.53%20PM.png) ](https://blog.ilp.org/who-is-who-at-ilp) 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? [Read More](https://blog.ilp.org/who-is-who-at-ilp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ilp.org/who-is-who-at-ilp#comments-listing) Topics: [All About ILP + Volunteering](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/all-about-ilp-volunteering), [For The Parents](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents) [Previous](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.ilp.org/all) [Next](https://blog.ilp.org/topic/for-the-parents/page/3) ## **[Hey friends!](https://blog.ilp.org/)** 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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