Many opportunities exist for Rowan students interested in humanitarian efforts abroad. Examples of the exciting and rewarding activities available include teaching English, environmental work, and participating in educational and community aid programs. These programs allow for immersion in another culture and can enhance career goals. These programs often provide free room and board. Programs are located throughout the world, and can be either long or short term.
Engineers Without Borders
http://www.rowan.edu/colleges/engineering/clinics/engwoborders/
Engineers Without Borders - USA (EWB-USA) is a non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. This partnership involves the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.
Volunteers for Peace
http://www.vfp.org/
Volunteers for Peace offers over 2400 affordable ($200-$400) short-term international voluntary service programs in 90 countries.
Global Volunteer Network
http://www.volunteer.org.nz/
The Global Volunteer Network offers volunteer opportunities in community projects throughout the world. We currently provide volunteer programs through our partner organizations in Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ghana, Honduras, India, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, USA, and Vietnam. The network continues to expand with new programs currently being researched and assessed.
World Wide Volunteer Services
http://www.wwvs.org/
World Wide Volunteer Services offers programs in Africa, China, Europe, India, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Volunteer opportunities include teaching English, working in local clinics and hospitals, helping children in summer camps and orphanages, and volunteering for community outreach and service projects. Undergraduate or graduate credit may be available to students participating in certain programs.
Council on International Educational Exchange
http://www.ciee.org/
Council on International Educational Exchange provides information on hosting international high school students, and on internship and work opportunities abroad. There is also a database for U.S. employers seeking seasonal staff and international interns.
The International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA)
http://www.volunteerinternational.org/
Council on International Educational Exchange is an alliance of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations based in the Americas, that are involved in international volunteer and internship exchanges.
University of New South Wales (Australia)
http://www.studyabroad.unsw.edu.au/index.cfm?page=158
For ten years, the University of New South Wales has managed an internship program to expose students from abroad to real life professional work practices central to their studies.
Greenheart Travel
http://www.cci-exchange.com/
CCI offers a variety of short-term programs abroad for college students:
language schools, internships, volunteer projects, and independent homestays
in over 20 countries around the world. These programs run all year round
and the majority focus on the homestay experience: living with a carefully
screened host family that allows students to learn more about the culture
and increase their language proficiency.
The Peace Corps
http://www.peacecorps.gov/
Since 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America's most precious resource—its people. Peace Corps Volunteers serve in 71 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Collaborating with local community members, volunteers work in areas such as education, youth outreach and community development, the environment, and information technology.
