Third Party Organizations and Databases for

International Service Learning

The following programs can assist you in your search for International Service Learning. The fees for services vary from program to program. Most International Service Opportunities do not pay any stipend or wages. Programs usually run for a period of a summer or semester, but in some cases, you may be able to stay longer. The following organizations can help you if you choose to participate in an International Service Learning Opportunity through the Work Abroad Program.

Abroad China (China)
jzhou@abroadchina.net
http://www.abroadchina.net/Abroad China is committed to providing individuals unique opportunities to better understand China. We are a service oriented company offering several programs, which include internship programs, volunteer programs and study tours. Through these programs Abroad China aims to bridge the cultural gap that exists between China and the west.
AIESEC - GT Chapter (Worldwide)
E-mail: aiesecga@gatech.edu
AIESEC is an entirely student-run, non-profit organization with university chapters around the world. AIESEC provides meaningful paid internships in 103 countries in business, economics, international affairs, and some engineering disciplines. AIESEC is the world's largest student-run exchange program. The overall aim is to promote international and cultural understanding through the student work exchange program.
AMIGOS de las Americas (Latin America)
http://www.amigoslink.org
For more than four decades, Amigos de las Américas (AMIGOS) has facilitated transformational community service involving more than 20,000 youth Volunteers and thousands of communities in Latin America. Through our programs, high school and college-aged Volunteers jump in with head, heart, and hands to contribute to health, education, and environmental service projects.
AMIGOS works to unite the Americas: AMIGOS projects are a collaborative effort between our participants, a vigorous network of Pan-American partner agencies, and the local knowledge and experience of our host communities
Association of International Development and Exchange (Alliance Abroad) (Various Countries)
http://www.aideabroad.org/index.aspAIDE gives you the opportunity to not only travel to a new country, but experience the real life and the spirit of your chosen destination. The Immersed programs are the perfect way to live like a true member of the community and to fully integrate into a new culture. We have many exciting options, such as teaching or volunteering, so we are sure to have one to meet your needs. Get inside the country, get involved in the life and get more from your trip. (They have work opportunities in pubs, hotels, restaurants and child care - in Australia and England)
CIEE Work Abroad
http://www.ciee.org/Teaching opportunities in Chile, China, Spain and Thailand
COINED International Inc.
(Various Countries)

E-mail: moreinfo@intercoined.org
Website: www.intercoined.org
P: 1-800-897-9631

Coined International Inc. provides Professional Internship Placements in Argentina, Chile, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Spain, and Uruguay which are available all year long. Internship opportunities in Architecture, Computer Sciences, Engineering, International Affairs, Business, Economics, Education, Art and Culture, Public Relations, and many other fields are also available through COINED. We provide permanent local support through our local tutors, housing, orientation, airport transfer, cultural activities, and a 24-hour emergency phone number. Visit our Online Placement Search Tool to look for your ideal placement: http://www.coined.com.ar/web-argentina/Internships-Argentina/
Child Family Health International (Various Countries)
995 Market Street
Suite 1104
San Francisco, CA, 94103, USA
Phone: (415) 957-9000
Child Family Health International is a 15 year old non profit organization offering socially responsible global health electives for students of the health sciences. Travel to Bolivia, Ecuador, India, Mexico, Nicaragua or South Africa to immerse yourself in new cultural contexts and to learn about the way healthcare is practiced and experienced worldwide. CFHI’s global health electives are 4 to 8 weeks long and run every month of the year. Electives include clinical rotations with local preceptors in a variety of settings each day during the week. Housing is with local home-stay families, or, in some cases, guest houses where home-stay families are not available. Language instruction is included (including Medical Spanish instruction) in all Spanish-speaking programs. Academic credit can be arranged with the cooperation of your university or school. CFHI has many fundraising resources available to assist you in raising your program fees (click here to quickly create your own CFHI fundraising web page: http://firstgiving.com/cfhistudentprograms). For more information and to apply, please go to the international programs area at: www.cfhi.org or contact students@cfhi.org.
Center for Cultural Interchange (Worldwide)
712 N. Wells St, 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60654
Tel: 312-944-2544
Toll Free: 888-227-6231
Fax: 312-944-0383
www.cci-exchange.com
info@cci-exchange.com
CCI is a nonprofit international exchange organization dedicated to promoting cultural understanding, academic development, environmental consciousness, and world peace. We offer a variety of short-term programs abroad including Greenheart Volunteer Projects and Internships for college students and adults in over 30 countries worldwide. The majority of our programs focus on the homestay experience allowing the student to learn even more about the culture and also increase language proficiency. Our internships are 1-4 months in length providing the student with professional experience in their area of study. As a Greenheart Volunteer, students can help protect the environment, build stronger communities and work to increase awareness of global environmental and humanitarian issues. Projects run year-round for 2-12 weeks in length. Visit our website at www.cci-exchange.com or contact us at 888-227-6231 for specific destinations and program details.
Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs (South Africa & Argentina)
email: info@connect-123.com
Connect-123 Study and Internship Programs facilitates career-related internship and service learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in Cape Town, South Africa and Buenos Aires, Argentina in a wide range of fields including public health, medicine, education, economic development, human rights, and journalism. To date, we've worked with students from over 180 universities and expect to have over 250 students from 20 countries participating on our programs during 2009. We have also formed successful partnerships with several US-based universities and can develop customized programs in Cape Town and Buenos Aires around specific requirements. For additional information, please visit our website at www.connect-123.com and for testimonials, please see: www.connect-123.com/testimonials.
Cultural Embrace (Worldwide)
http://www.culturalembrace.com
Cultural Embrace wants you to be more than a tourist; we want you to interact with the local culture and community you are visiting.Whether you are a student trying to gain academic credit and work experience, or a professional looking for that meaningful vacation or corporate teambuilding retreat, or a retiree that wants to revive your life in another exotic destination, Cultural Embrace offers travel programs that will fit anyone's schedule, budget, interests and passions.
Global Volunteers (Worldwide)
www.globalvolunteers.orgJoin our non-profit network of long-term, ethical service on a volunteer vacation abroad or a USA volunteer program. Live and work with local people on life-affirming service programs for one, two or three weeks. Extended stay options up to 24 weeks. We support some 100 host communities in 21 countries year-around through short-term volunteer teams, direct project funding and child sponsorships.
i-to-i Meaningful Travel (Worldwide)
190 East 9 th Ave.
Suite 350
Denver , CO 80203
800 985 4864

With administrative offices in the U.K., U.S., and Ireland (and a global staff of 80+), i-to-i provides life-changing work and travel projects for people who want to make a positive difference around the world. Destinations exist across Latin America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia, and provide unique and fulfilling assignments. So whether you're looking for a volunteer travel experience, unique internship, cultural tour, Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) course or well-paid teaching job abroad, you're in the right place. www.MeaningfulTravel.com
Interexchange (Various Countries)
161 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10013
E-mail: Info@interexchange.org
Phone: (212) 924-0446
Interchange offers a wide range of overseas work placements in Australia, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, the Netherlands, Norway, Peru, South Africa, and Spain. Placements include au pair positions, internships, and teaching English.
Mundo Espanol (Argentina)
www.mundo-espanol.com
For more than 12 years, Mundo Español has been offering Spanish Language Programs, Internships, Volunteer Works, University and High-school Exchange programs combined with specific cultural activities to university students, professionals, businesspeople or simply to those who would like to acquire proficiency in Spanish, and to learn more about Argentine and Latin American culture. Mundo Español has been declared of Tourist and Cultural Interest by the Government. It also has the support of the Ministries of Culture and of Foreign Affairs of Argentina as well as of numerous international universities. Mundo Español’s founder is also Founder and former President of the Argentine Association of Schools of Spanish as a Foreign Language (AACELE).
ProWorld (Various Countries)
http://www.myproworld.org/
ProWorld’s mission is to promote social and economic development, empower communities, and cultivate educated compassionate global citizens.We invite you to join the ProWorld mission and make a difference in our host communities through our sustainable development model.
StudyAbroad.com (Worldwide)
1350 Edgmont Avenue, Suite #1200 ,
University Technology Park II
Chester , PA 19013 USA
Phone: 484-766-2900
StudyAbroad.com is the Internet's leading source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries. It is a comprehensive directory of study abroad programs, including summer study abroad, internship, service learning and volunteer abroad programs, intensive language programs and more, all organized by subject or country or city. International education support through our study abroad handbook provides a guide to education abroad, health and safety and study abroad scholarship/financial aid information. http://www.StudyAbroad.com
United Planet (Worldwide)
www.unitedplanet.org
United Planet's Quest Volunteer Abroad program offers you or your group a life-changing opportunity to interact with local communities through customized work experiences, cultural activities, and home stays. United Planet’s unique Volunteer Abroad Quest program combines volunteering abroad, language learning, cultural activities, learning excursions, and special Cultural Awareness Projects to provide an incredibly fulfilling experience for volunteers and valuable support for communities in need. Both skilled and unskilled volunteers of all ages and nationalities are invited to join from 1-52 weeks in 50 countries worldwide.
We Volunteer (database)
http://www.idealist.org/if/bridges/en/Home/defaultDatabase for volunteer opportunities
World Endeavors (Various Countries)
2518 29 th Ave S
Minneapolis , MN 55406, USA
612.729.3400

World Endeavors is a US-based organization that provides unique and fulfilling opportunities abroad. We offer volunteer, study, and intern programs in numerous locations around the world. A combination of several factors makes our programs unique:
- Optimal locations
- High quality content
- Cross-cultural learning opportunities
- Affordable fees
We offer internships in a variety of fields within the countries of England, Spain, Italy, Ecuador, Nepal and Brazil. For more information visit our Website at: www.worldendeavors.com