Apply today to make a difference with HELP International!
Thank you for your interest in HELP International! We train and develop excellent individuals to help us fight poverty and empower others around the world. Volunteers spend two weeks to three months designing and implementing sustainable development projects in community education, public health, business and many other fields of interest. If you have more questions about our programs, review our FAQs page.
Current Applications:
Fall Greece 2018 Interest Survey
Summer 2018 Program (Uganda, Thailand, Peru, Nepal)
Summer 2018 Program (India, Fiji)
Summer 2018 Greece Refugee Program
11 Day Nepal Summer 2018 Program
Additionally, our online application system does not allow users to save and resume an application. Once you have started, be prepared to complete the entire application. There is a $35 application fee upon completion.
Check out more info about the individual programs below:
Fall Greece 2018 Program
Our Greece program has been such a success that we're considering also running it in the Fall! The team would be working in the refugee camps providing emotional and social support services. Dates are pending. If you are interested in joining our Greece team, please fill out the information below:
Winter Greece 2018 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: February 15 – March 1 $1,350
2 weeks: March 1 – March 15 $1,350
2 weeks: March 15 – March 29 $1,350
2 weeks: March 29 – April 12 $1,350
2 weeks: April 12 – April 26 $1,350
2 weeks: April 26 – May 10 $1,350
4 weeks: February 15 – March 15 $2,250
4 weeks: March 15 – April 12 $2,250
4 weeks: April 12 – May 10 $2,250
6 weeks: February 15 – March 29 $2,950
6 weeks: March 29 – May 10 $2,950
8 weeks: February 15 – April 12 $3,250
8 weeks: March 15 – May 10 $3,250
12 weeks: February 15 – May 10 $3,450
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 2018 Program (Uganda, Thailand, Peru, Nepal)
Volunteers and interns travel abroad during the summer months to fight poverty in Uganda, Thailand, Peru, and Nepal. Volunteers can serve for any of the waves listed and can pick the country 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 16 - Aug 8 $3650
8 weeks: May 16 - July 11 $3450
8 weeks: June 13 - Aug 8 $3450
6 weeks: May 16 - June 27 $3250
6 weeks: June 27 - Aug 8 $3250
4 weeks: June 13 - July 11 $2950
Thailand volunteers staying until August 8 can also add 11 days in Nepal to the end of their program:
Nepal: August 8 - August 19 $500
Summer 2018 Program (India, 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 6 - Aug 8 $3450
6 weeks: June 6 - July 18 $3250
6 weeks: June 27 - Aug 8 $3250
3 weeks: June 6 - June 27 $2950
3 weeks: June 27 - July 18 $2950
3 weeks: July 18 - Aug 8 $2950
Volunteers staying until August 8 can add 11 days in Nepal to the end of their program:
Nepal: August 8 - August 19 $500
Summer 2018 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:
2 weeks: May 16 - May 30 $1875
2 weeks: May 30 - June 13 $1875
2 weeks: June 13 - June 27 $1875
2 weeks: June 27 - July 11 $1875
2 weeks: July 11 - July 25 $1875
2 weeks: July 25 - August 8 $1875
2 weeks: August 8 - August 22 $1875
4 weeks: May 16 - June 13 $3450
4 weeks: June 13 - July 11 $3450
4 weeks: July 11 - August 8 $3450
6 weeks: May 16 - June 27 $3950
6 weeks: June 27 - August 8 $3950
8 weeks: May 16 - July 11 $4250
8 weeks: June 27 - August 22 $4250
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.
11 Day Nepal Summer 2018 Program
This year, HELP International is offering an 11 day program in Nepal. Volunteers will work with partner organizations in-country on sustainable development projects. Project areas include working with sex trafficking, business development, adult literacy/English classes, tutoring children at a local shelter, post earthquake disaster relief, and women's health.
The program runs from August 8 - August 19. As always, fundraising options and mentoring are available upon acceptance into the program. This program is for applicants age 18 to 34 unless otherwise approved.
Program Dates and Costs:
August 8 - August 19 $1350
Nepal Fall 2018 Program
This year volunteers and interns can travel abroad during the fall months to fight poverty in Nepal. Project areas include working with sex trafficking, business development, adult literacy/English classes, tutoring children at a local shelter, post earthquake disaster relief, and women's health.
Volunteers can serve for one or two waves, each wave being six weeks long. Volunteers work with partner organizations in-country on sustainable development projects. Many volunteers receive internship credit for their experience abroad. This program is for applicants age 18 to 34 unless otherwise approved.
Program Dates and Costs:
12 weeks: Sept 1 - Nov 21 $3450
6 weeks: Sept 1 - Oct 11 $2950
6 weeks: Oct 11 - Nov 21 $2950
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!
