Program Overview

Accommodation

During your stay in the United States you will be living with a host family. They will pick you up at the local airport and will take you in as part of their family to add to your complete experience while in the U.S.   You will be expected to participate in this family's life with an open mind. This family has gracefully opened up their home to learn more about your culture as well. Be ready for an amazing growing experience.

Arrival

Upon your arrival, you will be met at the airport by either your host family or program coordinator. It is recommended you arrive on a Saturday or Sunday so that you may settle in before your first day in your volunteer project.

Orientation

You will have an initial orientation with your local Program Coordinator upon your arrival. At that time you will be given orientation materials and other information about your stay. Any questions you may have will be answered, including what to do about local transportation, the do's and don't of your host family stay, etc.

A couple of days following your arrival, you will begin at your volunteer project, where you will have a project orientation your first day.

2008 Program Fees:

Length of program: 8 weeks

Fees: $1925.00

Program Dates: Dates can be tailored to meet applicants' needs.

What is included

•  Placement with local US community service organization

•  Placement with local host family

•  Assistance with developing an activities plan with local service organization

•  Airport assistance at local destinations & transportation to host family

•  Post-arrival orientation

•  Local assistance for program provided through local community coordinator for the duration of stay

•  End-of-program evaluation/pre-departure orientation

•  General information assistance with after-program travel plans

What is not included

•  International travel

•  Visas

•  Personal spending money

•  Medical and accident insurance