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ISV Wins "Outstanding Volunteer Project" at WYSTC 2011
ISV Wins "Outstanding Volunteer Project" at WYSTC 2011
ISV won the "Outstanding Volunteer Project" at the 2011 Annual Travel Awards held at the World Youth & Student Travel Conference (WYSTC) during September in Barcelona, Spain. This annual conference brings together 800 delegates representing 450 organizations from 80 countries.
Danielle from Ithaca College reflects on a life changing Dominican experience.
Helping Haitians in a Refugee Villagefuse, The Ithaca College Experience – 2/5/2010
It happened on my first day as an international student volunteer.
It happened on my first day as an international student volunteer.As I shuffled through a Haitian refugee village in the Dominican Republic, I was thinking about the black mud adhered to my formerly white sneakers and whether or not I could receive cell phone service in a Caribbean jungle.It was then I heard the word...
Dayna from Guelph reflects on her ISV New Zealand Experience
Dayna from Guelph reflects on her ISV New Zealand ExperienceTheNewspaper.com - November 5th, 2010
At this time last year, I was desperately searching for some sort of travel opportunity. I wasn't quite sure what I was looking for, but I knew what I wanted: to be involved in volunteer work while having exhilarating adventures in a different culture.
While it seemed like simple criteria to fulfill, finding that perfect opportunity around campus was surprisingly difficult. ...
Australia
Reconnecting with nature to nurture our earth - Wild Mountains
Wild Mountains relies on its volunteer support with International Student Volunteers being especially important.
Each year we host teams of up to 15 university students from the US, Canada and Great Britain for two weeks at a time where they undertake a variety of tasks critical to Wild Mountains’ development.
Wild Mountains was one of the first project partners for
Overseas volunteers help environment
Imagine travelling half way around the world to help save something you've never heard of...
When Abbey and Rachel signed up to leave their North American homes and travel to Australia for a month to volunteer on a conservation project, they probably weren't expecting to be standing on the edge of the Port Fairy golf course on a cold, windy, drizzly day, faced with the task of planting around 2,000 trees...
Along with a small group of fellow volunteers from Canada and th...
Defining a Global Citizen
During the summer of 2008, UNCW junior Megan Gredler spent four weeks in Australia as part of the International Student Volunteers, Inc. (ISV) program. When she left on the plane, she was leaving as an American citizen. But she returned as not only an American citizen, but a global citizen, according to UNCW.
"Preparing our students to be global citizens" is UNCW's fourth strategic goal. The university has a total of seven, all branching off the main goal, which is to "create the m...
Costa Rica
The Wildlife Society publishes an editorial on the ISV Sea Turtle program in Costa Rica
Guest Editorial (The Wildlife Society Leadership Chronicles Newsletter - March 2010)
Sea turtles are one of the last remaining dinosaurs to live on planet Earth, yet the notion that these prehistoric reptiles may not survive much longer in this ferocious world is sadly becoming a reality. In fact, statistics suggest that only 1 in 1000 sea turtle hatchlings will survive to adulthood and have a chance to reproduce.
For example, the eastern Pacific leatherback (...
Nicola Gledhill from Wellington blogs about her ISV experience in Costa Rica
The Salient , the student magazine of Victoria University, Wellington - Saturday, 27 May 2006
Welcome to part two of my Costa Rica wrap up: the Adventure Tour! It was hard saying goodbye to our host families, but a fun-filled two weeks ahead eased any separation anxiety. After organising our adventure tour groups and meeting our guide (Diego) we were let out on the town for one night. Everyone ended up at the same bar by the end of it ($1 drinks) and we trundled off home in t...
Myka from University of Alberta reflects on her time in Costa Rica
Shades of Green in Costa Rica
New trail, University of Alberta Alumni Association
Just before my head disappeared under water, I seemed to stop — freeze-frame style — and ponder what, exactly, had brought me to my present situation: being hurled into a fierce class five rapid on Costa Rica’s Rio Pacuare. Sheer madness was all that came to mind. But with my raft capsized and all eight of my fellow passengers, plus our guide, being swe...
A Peace Corp volunteer praises ISV groups in Costa Rica
In Search of la pura vida... Experiences of a Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa RicaBlogspot.com - Feburary 17, 2010
It’s been four eventful months since the last posting to this blog. When I began this page I was hoping to update it every couple of weeks or so, but I’ve found that’s easier said than done.
Since the last posting I went home for a week during Christmas, my Peace Corps group had it’s Close of Service (COS) conference in late January, a...
A First Hand Experience of Costa Rica
Celest Wendendorf - "International Student Volunteers"i-student life - 27 Feb, 2010
I had the incredible opportunity to travel and volunteer in Costa Rica with International Student Volunteers –www.isvolunteers.org
As a country girl it was the first time I had ever travelled out of Australia...
Living like a Tico - Julia Donald blogs about her ISV Costa Rica Trip
Just Another Day Living Like a TicoBlogspot.com - Saturday, January 16, 2010
HOLA!
Wow it's been a long time since I've last blogged.
Costa Rica is absolutely amazing! Though it took us about 2 full days to get here. Our Monday was literally 43 hours long due to the time difference and it took us another half day to get here! We were so exhausted though getting the spend a day in LA was pretty fun. Most of those on the Melbourne group flight went down to Manhattan B...
Student's volunteer journey real learning experience
Student's volunteer journey real learning experienceThe Vancouver Sun - October 2, 2009
When Brittany Harrison decided to volunteer with International Student Volunteers Inc., she had no idea of the adventure she was about to embark on.
Harrison, 20, saw an ISV presentation while studying at the University of Ottawa and was immediately interested. The organization runs programs that focus on local environmental and community development initiatives.
This past ...
Dominican Republic
Real Learning Experience
Student's volunteer journey real learning experienceBY LISA WALLACE, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN OCTOBER 2, 2009
When Brittany Harrison decided to volunteer with International Student Volunteers Inc., she had no idea of the adventure she was about to embark on.
Harrison, 20, saw an ISV presentation while studying at the University of Ottawa and was immediately interested. The organization runs programs that focus on local environmental and community development initiatives.
...
Volunteering in the Dominican Republic
Volunteering in the Dominican RepublicBlog Catalog - January 2nd, 2008
International Student Volunteers is a company which organises volunteering trips to foreign countries for students. The trip consists of 2 weeks of volunteer work in the local community followed by a two week adventure tour. I'm going with 3 others to volunteer in the Dominican Republic. We leave on the 13th of June. Its going to be fun...
This blog is going to be my on-line diary while I'm out there....
Constanza and El Castillo, Dominican Republic
Constanza and El Castillo, Dominican RepublicThe San Diego Reader - Thursday, Jan., 28, 2010
The Dominican Republic is a rich tapestry of colors, geography, cultural influences, even climate – all enhanced by a rich history. Upon its discovery in 1492, it was described as a “paradisiacal island of high forested mountains and expansive valleys and rivers,” and the veracity of these words endures.
Beyond its beautiful beaches, this Caribbean country offers a ca...
Eastern Europe
Kris Leigh blogs about her ISV experience in Croatia
MY OVERSEAS ADVENTURE Blogspot.com - Sunday, March 28, 2010
Hi everyone!
Last summer, I went to Gvozd, Croatia, to volunteer for a non-profit organization called Suncokret (which means Sunflower in English). It was a very interesting and fun two weeks! We got so much accomplished in our short two weeks - we tiedyed, we built a gravel road, made a garden behind the volunteer house, did many arts and crafts, and played hours upon hours of soccer and voll...
Caring for bears in Croatia
Caring for bears in CroatiaLocal resident travels to eastern Europe to care for endangered brown bearsBY EVAN JENSENThe Estacada News, Oct 21, 2009, Updated Oct 30, 2009
When the young Krystal Kyle was in the second grade, she organized the Endangered Species Club with a following of students who shared her passion for protecting animals. Her second grade fundraising-and-awareness campaign never gained the attention of the federal government or like-minded financial suppo...
Ecuador
Talking with the animals
Talking with the animals BURTON COLE - June 25, 2011
No doubt about it, Jane Marino loves animals. "We often joke that she might become the neighborhood 'cat lady,'" her dad, Joseph Marino of Warren, said.
Instead of cats, this summer it will be more like humpback whales, toucans, gibbons and capuchins.
The 22-year-old zoology and Spanish student at The Ohio State University left Thursday on a four-week International Student Volunteers program in Ecuador. Afterward,...
ISV teams up with Sacha Yacu Wild Animal Rescue Centre
Sacha Yacu Wild Animal Rescue CentreBlogspot.com - lunes 10 de mayo de 2010
During the whole month we have been dedicated to improve all the enclosures. We have put branches, ropes and plants and in some cases, such as for margay and woolly monkey even a new house. For May only left is work on the 2 big capuchin cages.
Review and fixing the peccaries enclosure
The ground continues to slide down in peccaries enclosure, which makes them have the opportunity to escape ...
New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND - ISV Student Reflects on Positive Volunteer Experiences in New Zealand
ISV Student Reflects on Positive Volunteer ExperiencesVolunteeringInfo.org
The following review was written excusively for VolunteeringInfo by a previous ISV volunteer. For more information about ISV, please see their organisation entry.
I participated with International Student Volunteers in the summer of 2007. I did my volunteer work in New Z...
2010 Metcalf Fellows will pursue public service projects abroad this summer
2010 Metcalf Fellows will pursue public service projects abroad this summer
The Rhode Island Foundation - April 23, 2010
Megan M. Nepshinsky, West Kingstown; sophomore, University of Rhode Island
Ms. Nepshinshy will travel to New Zealand and Fiji with International Student Volunteers (ISV), a global volunteer program that combines volunteer and adventure travel. She will work on an environmental conservation project designed to conserve the ha...
2007 Review from a former ISV volunteer
International Student Volunteers (New Zealand)Camolyn Tabin - 2007
I participated with International Student Volunteers in the summer of 2007. I did my volunteer work in New Zealand. My program included two weeks of volunteering and two weeks of adventure travel.
The ISV experience is especially attractive because it combines volunteer work with adventure travel. Participants have the opportunity to see some of the world's most beautiful places, experience more activitie...
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Win a Trip to Thailand with The Little Big Project!
International Student Volunteers is excited to announce the partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand! ISV was approached by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to aid the Little Big Project which has been designed to encourage tourists to participate in a purposeful vacation. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has announced that they are giving [...]
