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 International Student Volunteers (ISV) combines meaningful volunteer projects and adrenaline packed adventure travel, we call this voluntourism. ISV offers programs in throughout Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Croatia!
Volunteer and make a difference!
ISV runs hundreds of diversified international volunteer projects in conservation and social community development. Projects range from sea turtle conservation on the beautiful beaches of Costa Rica, to habitat regeneration of the picturesque outback of Australia, teaching English to children in the Dominican Republic and Elephant care in the Jungles of Thailand.
Adventure and Adrenaline!
 Following the project, why not see the best of your host country through an action packed adrenaline tour. For two weeks, ISV will show you some of the most amazing locations and activities in your host country, from snow capped mountains, to dense jungles, beautiful sand beaches and amazing cloud forests. Highlights include:
- A three day white water rafting adventure through Costa Rica’s Pacuare River,
- Snorkelling and Scuba diving Australia’s Great Barrier Reef,
- Climbing the 1600f high Cotopaxi Volcano in Ecuador,
- Kayaking the ocean cave systems of Koh Hong in Thailand’s tropical waters.
- Black water rafting through the stunning glow worm caves of New Zealand
- A canyoning adventure through the tropical jungle of the Dominican Republic
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Thailand is an exotic paradise filled with some of the worlds most beautiful treasures. Sun swept beaches, mystic temples, lush tropical rainforests and towering limestone cliffs are just a few of the things in store for our participants. Let ISV show you the best of Thailand -from the warm tropical reefs to the bustling markets or the incredible rainforests teeming with exotic wildlife. The Thailand program contains the perfect balance of cultural, environmental and adventure activities and is perfect for those seeking cultural immersion and adrenaline packed adventure! Experience the culture, the incredible food, the stunning wildlife, friendly people and a way of living so different to your own as you volunteer and travel throughout this remarkable land.
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Sample Projects Include:
- Care and research of Thai wildlife such as elephants, monkeys and gibbons.
- Work closely with underprivileged children, teaching English, playing games to help develop their skills and education.
- Become involved in painting classrooms and developing educational materials for local children.
- Assist small local fishing villages which were devastated by the Tsunami in 2004.
- Develop ecotourism initiatives such as mangrove boardwalks and help small rural villages develop small scale local construction projects.
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Tour highlights include:
- Rockclimbing and Rappelling the towering limestone cliffs of Railay beach.
- Rubber Tubing down jungle rivers.
- Sea Kayaking through the hidden Island Caves of Koh Hong.
- Exploring the temples and cultural wonders of Chang Mai.
- Canyoning through remote jungle locations.
- An Elephant encounter at an elephant rescue park.
- White water rafting scenic jungle rapids.
- Ride bicycles through Thai villages.
- Learn to cook at a Thai cooking school!
- Explore the amazing city of Bangkok.
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Optional - Activities
While in Thailand, why not take on some extra activities like bungy jumping in Chiang Mai, Scuba diving in Koh Phi Phi, visiting lost and ancient cities or tour the amazing temple of Doi Suthep.
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$200 Discount!
Save $200 for 2008 summer programs! Spaces are filling up quickly and summer is drawing near. Click here to apply to the ISV program and automatically receive a $200 off the cost of the program. Offer valid until May 1st. Have an incredible adventure and make a difference with ISV this summer. Don't forget to bring your friends! |
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- [ Renee - Northern Arizona University ] Best experience of my life! A life changing experience filled with conservation efforts, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures to better the world! I could not have ever had such a "true blue" experience if not for ISV. I was not only able to see the cultural differences in Australia but also was able to travel the coast and do some of the most outrageous thrill seeking experiences in my entire life. I could not have asked a better experience, life changing, personal growth and making new friends, who could want anything more? {Country: Australia}
- [ Jaime - Northeastern University Boston ] It has impacted me tremendously. I have learned life lesson and gained knowledge that you cannot receive in any classroom. I learned a lot about another culture, but so much about myself. The trip was well organized and provided many once in a lifetime opportunities. I feel like I have learned a lot about myself by testing my boundaries with many of the activities. I have done more amazing activities this month than I have done in a lifetime. {Country: Dominican Republic}
- [ Brendan - University of Arizona ] UNIQUE WAY TO EXPERIENCE AND GIVE BACK TO THE CULTURE. ISV is a great way to see NZ. You get a lot for what you pay and all the organizing is done for you. The trip is well organized and the staff is friendly and competent, I especially liked my staff for the volunteer portion of the trip. The things that mike talked about during the work project stuck with me during the tour. I was really disappointed when I realized mike wouldn't come on the tour. He was one of the only people that genuinely cared about conservation sand eco tourism. He was very well prepared and asked us at the end of every meeting what he could do to improve as a project leader. I recommend him highly and hope he'll return for future groups. {Country: New Zealand}
- [ Trevor - Carleton University ] Living and working in Garabito was truly amazing experience. I would recommend this to anyone wishing to make a difference in the community. Pura Vida This was an amazing one in a life time experience. I have learned so much about Costa Rica, while meeting amazing people and making friendships that will last a lifetime. I would recommend ISV to anyone looking for an educational adventure. {Country: Costa Rica}
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