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International Service




"The YouthLINC program is an amazing way to build character and knowledge about other cultures and ways of life. It is crucial to becoming a well-rounded human being."
--Alex Ketchoyian, Peru 2007


Students accepted into the program make a commitment to volunteer between 60-100 hours in their local communities. In return for their service, students can receive between $600-$1000 in sponsorship toward a service experience to a developing country.

Students are required to attend monthly orientation meetings where issues related to humanitarianism both at home and abroad are discussed, and where students will plan, prepare for, and receive information regarding their international service experience. Students are required to finance the balance of the cost of their international expedition, which includes vaccinations, passport, and various personal expenses. Students are given orientations and information regarding their personal fundraising.

The international service experience includes involvement in construction projects to better the lives of people in under-developed nations, teaching at primary schools, participation in a health education lessons and other medical activities under the mentorship of American medical personnel accompanying the trip, cultural exchange activities with local students and individuals of all ages, and other activities needed at the international site. Rotarians, university instructors, and other mentoring professionals, as well as YouthLINC staff accompany students on international service experiences.

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