Short Term Volunteer
Short Term Volunteer Program (2-12 weeks) is designed for students, graduates, and professionals with limited time availability.
Isla short term volunteers are primarily engaged in learning and assistance on projects that are selected specifically because they are easy to learn in a short period of time, such as painting an orphanage or renovating a school, harvesting a community garden, or assisting in a house building project for a low-income family, teaching English, working in a summer camp for at-risk youth, or assisting with a short-term research project.
What kind of training do Isla participants receive?
Isla short term volunteers receive a web-based pre-departure training in the Principles of Sustainable Community Development and cross cultural awareness and sensitivity. All volunteers receive further training upon arrival in-country in the skills needed to integrate into the local community and host organization.
Isla mid-service training and reflection sessions provide participants the opportunity to reflect and enhance their practical experience via further training and useful resources for the participant and the partner community. At the close of service, a final assessment by the participant provides further reflection in regard to enhanced perspectives, personal growth, and lessons learned.
University Credit - While Isla does not grant academic credit, Isla will assist participants with the credit granting process with their institution. Typically, eligibility for university credit is determined in coordination with an academic advisor, professor in the appropriate department, an international programs coordinator, the registrar, or other designated personnel responsible for granting academic credit. Isla will provide documentation that describes the participant’s training and work experience.
