Tag Archives: Ecuador

Jun 2nd, 2009

Updated Statistics: Volunteering in the USA and Abroad

A couple weeks ago, I (Sarah Van Auken) wrote two blog entries regarding domestic and international volunteering statistics. Over the past two days, I combed through my list of programs, originally set at 600 even, and whittled it down by 151 — I deleted those programs I viewed as “placement” groups, or “repeaters.” This means [...]

May 7th, 2009

International Student Volunteer program an alternative to studying abroad

An international student volunteer organization has recently become popular with UT students. International Student Volunteers is a non-profit program that provides students from around the world with opportunities for education, volunteering, cultural and adventure programs, as well as an experience in outdoor travel.