International Service Learning

International Service Learning
Private
Founded 1996
Headquarters Spokane, WA
Key people
 Jonathan Birnbaum, Executive Director
Revenue $3.7 million (2014)
Number of employees
 200
Website www.islonline.org

International Service Learning, founded in 1996, is a non-governmental organization that offers volunteers practical experience in medical, education, and community enrichment programs. The company is led by Jonathan Birnbaum, executive director, in Spokane, Washington. Throughout the year, ISL offers short-term service learning opportunities of two to three weeks in 12 different countries—Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica,[1] Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,[2] and Tanzania. Volunteers travel to the country of their choice and meet with staff who train them in medical services as per the country’s requirements and then allow for hands-on experience.[3]

Volunteers participate on nine to fourteen day trips that are self-funded.[4][5] The organization generally works with college students.

References

  1. ↑ "Islanders Lend Helping Hand to Less Fortunate Communities in Costa Rica". August 8, 2016.
  2. ↑ Palmer, Lorie (July 27, 2016). "Former CV student makes medical mission trip to Peru".
  3. ↑ Bjerken, LeAnn. "International Service Learning centralizes in downtown Spokane". Journal of Business. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TO COSTA RICA".
  5. ↑ Elkins, Stephanie. "ISL helping to improve the quality of life around the world". The Independent Collegian. Retrieved 3 August 2015.

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