Katharine McCallum, college student and philanthropist, details the top volunteer abroad programs for those who enjoy both giving back and wanderlust.

1. VOLUNTEERING ABROAD
Katharine Diane McCallum

2. “…let us remember the large number of citizens who,
day in and day out, through acts of volunteerism large
and small, bring hope to so many of this worlds’
disadvantaged. Let us ensure that this wonderful
resource, available in abundance to every nation, is
recognized and supported as it works towards a more
prosperous and peaceful world.
-Kofi Annan

3. AN OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME,
VOLUNTEERING ABROAD EXPOSES
INDIVIDUALS TO CULTURES,
COMMUNITIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND
ENVIRONMENTS IN NEED

4. BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING ABROAD
➤ Popular with under and post-graduate
students, volunteering abroad knows
no age, with programs
accommodating families, seniors, and
children
➤ Those who are able to embark on such
an opportunity develop a more
internationally-minded perception of
the world.
➤ While helping communities, people,
animals, and environments,
volunteers are also able to see and
experience foreign cultures, foods,
languages, and atmospheres.
➤ Financially feasible, volunteering
abroad is a more cost-effective option
to studying abroad.

5. THE TOP VOLUNTEER
ABROAD PROGRAMS

6. AGAPE
VOLUNTEERS
Founded by Guillaume
Lefevre in 2011.

7. ALL ABOUT AGAPE
➤ Locations in Kenya, South Africa,
Tanzania, and Ghana
➤ Based out of the UK, this non-profit
organization offers some of themes
affordable volunteer abroad programs in
the world.
➤ Agape offers free comprehensive travel
insurance with all of their packages!!!
➤ Based on academic and industrial
backgrounds as well as specific interests,
accepted applicants are placed in Agape-
owned or -funded hospitals, clinics,
orphanages, schools and community
projects
➤ Agape also offers a myriad of sponsored
“outings,” taking their volunteers on
safaris and up mountains.

8. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
LEARNING (ISL)
Around for over two decades, the organization was
founded by Michael Birnbaum with a goal “to support
cultural awareness, service-based learning, and
sustainable development projects through experiential and
responsible volunteer travel programs that inspire local
and global service.”

9. ISL OPPORTUNITIES
➤ Programs start at $995
➤ Offering Medical Programs,
Enrichment Programs, and
Adventure Programs, ISL
places their volunteers across
the globe, from Panama to
Belize.
➤ Volunteers have the
opportunity to do veterinary,
pharmacy, optometry, nursing,
dental, and public health work
as well as physical therapy
programs.

10. INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT
VOLUNTEERS
Founded in 2002, ISV is connected
with over 300 universities worldwide.

11. WHAT ISV CAN GIVE YOU
➤ Experience with ISL can applied
as college credits and internships
➤ Offers a myriad of programs,
from conservation to education
➤ It has sent over 30,000
volunteers across six continents
➤ Special Spotlight: ISV’s Thailand
program focuses on
environmental conservation and
protecting endangered Asian
elephants, placing participants in
a position to assist with
education, development, and
community outreach.

12. “Every human being is important and
all human beings owe something to
their fellow inhabitants of this planet.
-Wallace Campbell

13. VISIT MY VOLUNTEER SITE TO LEARN
MORE!
http://katharinedianemccallum.org/