International Volunteer Program

Volunteers' Previous Experiences

“As I look back on my experience this summer, the work the everyday life, the language, the new friends and family, the personal growth, the new-found independence-I know it was priceless. The low program costs definitely attracted me to IVP initially, but in retrospect, I would have paid much more for the opportunity I had in France this summer.”
— Carole ‘00

“I have never had the chance to use the French I have learned in such an active, involved manner. I have never been able to speak as much French as I did this summer.”
— Cherie ‘00

“Not only did I improve my language skills, but I made friends to last a lifetime and was able to be a part of French culture first hand.”
— Laura ‘00

“It was nice to be affiliated with an organization who really cared about how you were doing, where you were staying, if everything was going well.”
— Michaela ‘00

“The specific duties assigned to me, including the boating docks, and the horses, were both challenging and fun. It was a job of responsibility and at the same time making sure that the campers enjoyed themselves. In fact, I think I enjoyed it more than the campers!”
— Eddy, ‘00

“..Volunteering in another country is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Not only did I get the chance to volunteer, but I was able to experience living in another country, I was able to visit many of the sights on my days off.”
— Nanaz ‘00

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