Winter Greece 2020 Program

This Winter, HELP International will be sending a team of volunteers to work with refugee populations in Greece. Volunteers will work with partner organizations in-country to provide social and emotional support and services to people seeking refuge from war, persecution, and violence. This program is for applicants age 18 to 34 unless otherwise approved. 

Program Dates and Costs:

2 weeks: Jan 8 - Jan 22          $1450

2 weeks: Jan 22 - Feb 5         $1450

2 weeks: Feb 5 - Feb 19          $1450

2 weeks: Feb 19 - Mar 4           $1450

2 weeks: Mar 4 - Mar 18           $1450

4 weeks: Jan 8 - Feb 5             $2450

4 weeks: Feb 5 - Mar 4             $2450

6 weeks: Jan 8- Feb 19           $2950

8 weeks: Jan 29 - Mar 25        $3250

11 weeks: Jan 8 - Mar 25          $3350

As always, fundraising resources and assistance are available to volunteers upon acceptance to the program. Discounts for Arabic, Farsi and French speakers are available based on fluency and program length.

 

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Spring Greece 2020 Program

This spring, HELP International will be sending a team of volunteers to work with refugee populations in Greece. Volunteers will work with partner organizations in-country to provide social and emotional support and services to people seeking refuge from war, persecution, and violence. This program is for applicants age 18 to 34 unless otherwise approved. 

Program Dates and Costs:

10 week: April 1 - June 10            $4450

8 week: April 1 - May 27              $3950

8 week: April 15 - June 10            $3950

6 week: April 1 - May 13               $3550

6 week: April 29 - June 10               $3550

4 week: April 1 - April 29                  $2950

4 week: April 29 - May 27               $2950

4 week: May 13 - June 10             $2950

2 week: April 1 - April 15               $1875

2 week: April 15 - April 29                $1875

2 week: April 29 - May 13                $1875

2 week: May 13 - May 27            $1875

2 week: May 27 - June 10           $1875

As always, fundraising resources and assistance are available to volunteers upon acceptance to the program. Discounts for Arabic and French speakers are available based on fluency and program length.

 

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Summer 2020 Greece Refugee Program

This summer, HELP International will be sending a team of volunteers to work with refugee populations in Greece. Volunteers will work with partner organizations in-country to provide social and emotional support and services to people seeking refuge from war, persecution, and violence. This program is for applicants age 18 to 34 unless otherwise approved. 

Program Dates and Costs:

10 week: June 17 - August 26         $4450

8 week: June 17 - August 12           $3950

8 week: July 1 - August 26            $3950

6 week: June 17 - July 29               $3550

6 week: July 15 - August 26           $3550

4 week: June 17 - July 15               $2950

4 week: July 15 - August 12            $2950

4 week: July 29 - August 26          $2950

2 week: June 17 - July 1                $1875

2 week: July 1 - July 15                  $1875

2 week: July 15 - July 29                $1875 

2 week: July 29 - August 12           $1875

2 week: August 12 - August 26      $1875

 

As always, fundraising resources and assistance are available to volunteers upon acceptance to the program. Discounts for Arabic and French speakers are available based on fluency and program length.

Summer 2020 Program (Uganda or Cambodia)

Volunteers and interns travel abroad during the summer months to fight poverty in Uganda. Volunteers can serve for any of the waves listed in which they would like to work. Volunteers work with partner organizations in-country on sustainable development projects. Projects may include teaching English, building a school, improving water sanitation, building gardens, teaching feminine hygiene, and much more. Please see the individual country pages for more information. Many volunteers receive internship credit for their experience abroad, if you're interested in this make sure you include it on your application!  

Program dates and costs:

12 weeks: May 13 - Aug 5       $3450

8 weeks: May 13 - July 8       $3250

8 weeks: June 10 - Aug 5      $3250

6 weeks: May 13 - June 24   $2950

6 weeks: June 24 - Aug 5     $2950

4 weeks: June 10 - July 8     $2950

 

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Summer 2020 Program (India or Fiji)

This year volunteers and interns can travel abroad during the summer months to fight poverty in India and Fiji for three, six, or nine weeks. Volunteers staying until August 8 can also choose to add 11 days in Nepal to the end of their program.

Volunteers in India can expect to work on projects related to women's health, community sanitation, water safety, empowerment of boys and girls and education. Volunteers in Fiji can expect to work on projects related to education and public health. Please see the India and Fiji country page for more information. Many volunteers receive internship credit for their experience abroad, if you're interested in this make sure you include it on your application!  

Program dates and costs:

9 weeks: June 3 - Aug 5         $3250

6 weeks: June 3 - July 15       $2950

6 weeks: June 24 - Aug 5       $2950

3 weeks: June 3 - June 24     $2550

3 weeks: June 24 - July 15     $2550

3 weeks: July 15 - Aug 5         $2550

 

Summer 2020 11-Day Nepal Program

Join us in Nepal for a culturally emmersive program focused on education, empowerment,and agriculture in the mountains outside of Kathmandu. Volunteers will assist HELP's local partners in expanding and acheiving their goals on the ground. 

Program Dates and Costs: 

August 5 - August 16     $1350

 

Volunteers in India and Thailand can add the 11-Day Nepal Program to their program for $500. 

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Global Health Internship

HELP International is offering an internship program specifically designed for students in medical and public health programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. These interns will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience. Global Health interns will be placed in country based on qualifications, background, and project emphasis. Interns are integrated into our interdisciplinary teams of volunteers and interns in Fiji, Uganda, Peru, Thailand, Greece, Philippines, Cambodia, and India. Examples of project experience include: 

• Medical Job Shadowing: Hands-on clinical experience in a number of health centers varying in size, location, and patient demographics. Observe and assist medical professionals in patient assessment and treatment. Gain unique exposure to diseases, illnesses, and medical practices prevalent in third-world countries.
• Medical Administration and Operations: Assist in general clinic operations including record keeping, data management, patient registration systems, and organization of patients. Gain valuable experience from the unique opportunity to help a new health clinic in an impoverished rural village operate efficiently and effectively, ensuring that it can provide quality healthcare for years to come.
• Community Outreach: Work with local teams to help design and implement programs on the topics of HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, family planning and nutrition. Assist in research and data collection related to these topics in preparation for effective community outreach programs. 

Interns will live in a house with the HELP team in the specific country of preference and will be managed and supported by a Country Coordinator. This program is for applicants age 18 to 34 unless otherwise approved. 

Greece Fall 2019 Program

This Fall, HELP International will be sending a team of volunteers to work with refugee populations in Greece. Volunteers will work with partner organizations in-country to provide social and emotional support and services to people seeking refuge from war, persecution, and violence. This program is for applicants age 18 to 34 unless otherwise approved. 

Program Dates and Costs:

11 weeks: Sep 5 - Nov 20        $3450

8 weeks: Sep 5 - Oct 30              $3250

8 weeks: Sep 25 - Nov 20          $3250

6 weeks: Sep 5 - Oct 16          $2950

4 weeks: Sep 5 - Oct 2             $2250

4 weeks: Oct 2 -  Oct 30         $2250

4 weeks: Oct 23 - Nov 20       $2250

2 weeks: Sep 5 - Sep 19        $1350

2 weeks: Sep 18 - Oct 2           $1350

2 weeks: Oct 2 - Oct 16          $1350

2 weeks: Oct 16 - Oct 30       $1350

2 weeks: Oct 30 - Nov 13.       $1350

As always, fundraising resources and assistance are available to volunteers upon acceptance to the program. Discounts for Arabic and French speakers are available based on fluency and program length.

 

Thanksgiving Greece 2019 Program

This Thanksgiving, HELP International will be sending a team of volunteers to work with refugee populations in Greece. There is no better way to spend a week meant for giving thanks than giving back to peopel in need. Join us to help spread joy and love to the refugees living in Greece. Volunteers will work with partner organizations in-country to provide social and emotional support and services to people seeking refuge from war, persecution, and violence. This program is for applicants age 18 to 34 unless otherwise approved. 

Program Dates and Costs:

November 24 - December 1 

1 week: November 24 - December 1           $875/ Alumni $695

 

As always, fundraising resources and assistance are available to volunteers upon acceptance to the program. Discounts for Arabic, Farsi and French speakers are available based on fluency and program length.

 

December in Greece 2019 Program

This Winter HELP International will be sending a team of volunteers to work with refugee populations in Greece. During December, the needs in the refugee camp increase, but often times organizations are away for the holidays. Volunteers will work with partner organizations in-country to provide social and emotional support and services to people seeking refuge from war, persecution, and violence. This program is for applicants age 18 to 34 unless otherwise approved. 

Program Dates and Costs:

4 week: November 24 - December 21         $2250/Alumni $1980 

3 week: November 24 - December 15          $1875/ Alumni $1350 

3 week: November 24 - December 15          $1875/ Alumni $1350 

2 week: November 24 - December 8          $1375/ Alumni $875

2 week: December 1 - December 15            $1375/ Alumni $875

2 week: December 8 - December 21         $1375/ Alumni $875

1 week: November 24 - December 1           $875/ Alumni $695

1 week: December 1 - December 8             $875/ Alumni $695 

1 week: December 8 - December 15           $875/ Alumni $695

1 week: December 15 - December 21        $875/ Alumni $695

 

As always, fundraising resources and assistance are available to volunteers upon acceptance to the program. Discounts for Arabic, Farsi and French speakers are available based on fluency and program length.

 

Winter Philippines 2021 Program

Join HELP International Winter 2021 in the Philippines to help fight poverty. Volununteers and interns can serve for any of the waves listed. Volunteers work with partner organizations in-country on sustainable development projects. Projects may include teaching English, building a school, improving water sanitation, building gardens, teaching feminine hygiene, and much more. Many volunteers receive internship credit for their experience abroad, if you're interested in this make sure you include it on your application!  

Program dates and costs:

12 weeks: Feb 8 - May 2      

8 weeks: Feb 8 - Apr 4        

8 weeks: Mar 7 - May 2      

6 weeks: Feb 8 - Mar 21  

6 weeks: Mar 21 - May 2     

4 weeks: Mar 7 - Apr 4     

 

Proof Eyewear Cambodia Project

Proof Eyewear is an Idaho-based company committed to doing good around the world. A portion of each purchase is donated towards projects doing good around the world.  Proof's bird logo represents the belief, “Everyone has wings to fly, some just need a little help.” 

Each year, Proof Eyewear partners with HELP International for an annual Do Good project. This year's Do Good Project will take place in Cambodia (Dates TBA). Join the Proof team on their 2020 Cambodia Project.

Program Dates and Costs:

Dates TBA         $1350

 

This fee covers:

Room and board
Most meals
All transportation to and from project sites
Emergency international health insurance
Project expenses 

Program fee does not include: 

Airfare to and from Cambodia
Visa

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Do More Scholarship

Our programs thrive off of incredible interns and volunteers who work as committed project leads, proactively brainstorm and asses needs on the ground and problem solve ways to bridge gaps in the communities in which they work. Because of this, every year HELP gives scholarships to those who demonstrate incredible leadership skills and outstanding character with our Do More scholarship. These applicants are received by nomination and after special interview, references, and application can receive a scholarship for our program for $1000-$2,500 dollars. If you know someone who fits this, please fill out a nomination form and get us connected to them!