Are you 18 and older and/or a university student?

Since 2002, thousands of students from over 600 universities across North America, Australia, Europe, New Zealand and various other countries have participated in ISV Programs. While ISV does not require participants to have current student status in order to participate, the majority of participants are between 18 – 25.  

With the exception of a few pages which are specific to ISV’s High School Program, all other pages on our website relate to the university program. Every host country and every departure date listed is thus available to anyone 18 and older who is ready to make a difference and take on an exciting challenge to travel overseas and volunteer with us.

In addition, many students have used ISV as a way to broaden their academic experience by using the program to obtain university credits.  Please see our Academic Credit page if you’d like more information on this option.

Program options:
Most students on the ISV university program will participate in the standard program that is two weeks on a volunteer project and two weeks on the amazing adventure tour.

Other students may choose to add additional volunteer projects after their 4 week program or those on a time budget may elect to complete just a 2 week volunteer program with no adventure tour.

“I can't put it into words. I will never forget what I learned, who I met, and experiences. This was the best experience of my life, everything and everyone were so professional accommodating and helpful.”  Jacquelyn Denker, Arizona State University.  [Costa Rica]