International Service Learning Explained

International Service Learning, founded in 1996, is a non-governmental organization that offers medical volunteers two to three week placements in twelve countries: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Tanzania. The company is led by Jonathan Birnbaum, executive director, in Spokane, Washington.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Volunteers participate on nine to fourteen day trips that are self-funded.^{[4] [5]}

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Notes and References

1. News: Islanders Lend Helping Hand to Less Fortunate Communities in Costa Rica. August 8, 2016. August 12, 2017. July 25, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170812211940/http://www.tamucc.edu/news/2016/08/080416%20Costa%20Rica%20Medical%20Mission.html#.V_KVkZMrL-a. dead.
2. News: Former CV student makes medical mission trip to Peru. Palmer. Lorie. July 27, 2016. August 13, 2017. July 25, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170813005913/http://m.idahocountyfreepress.com/news/2016/jul/27/former-cv-student-makes-medical-mission-trip-peru/?templates=mobile#.V-1-_hhM0MI.facebook. dead.
3. Web site: Bjerken. LeAnn. International Service Learning centralizes in downtown Spokane . Journal of Business. 3 August 2015.
4. Web site: INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TO COSTA RICA.
5. Web site: Elkins. Stephanie. ISL helping to improve the quality of life around the world. The Independent Collegian. 3 August 2015.