2. What is Projects Abroad?
Volunteer and internship placements
Host-family accommodation
10,000 participants a year
600 staff worldwide
30 destinations
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3. A Proven Track Record
100,000+
Founded in 1992
alumni to date
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4. To: Locations Around the World
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5. From: Diverse Volunteer Community
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6. Who are our Volunteers? High school students Undergraduates
(largest demographic)
Recent graduates
Career breakers
Retirees
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7. Why Volunteer Abroad? Worthwhile projects Valuable skills
Lifelong friendships
Cultural Exchange
Enrich a resume
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8. Why Projects Abroad?
Flexibility: You choose your destinations and projects
Variety: Hundreds of projects in 30 destinations
Diversity: Volunteers from around the world
No requirements: For almost all projects
Security: 600 staff members, 24/7 support
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9. Placements in Medicine & Healthcare
Internships abroad should not be regarding as a “training course” for medical students
Do no Harm - Union College requires that all student interns placed in Medicine or Healthcare settings are only allowed to participate in healthcare activities abroad in which they are fully trained or qualified to do in the USA. Interns who are not qualified can observe complex work and complete only routine tasks. This protects both the patient and the intern.
Exposure to maximum involvement beyond abilities – not a benefit. Taking part in experiences that breach ethics and best practice can have a negative effect on student records/entry into medical school and other opportunities.
Waiver must be signed by Union students selecting a Medicine or Healthcare placement indicating understanding and compliance to the above statements.
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10. Staff and Support Local offices close-by and available 24/7
Airport pick-up and drop off
Regular check-ups & debriefs
Social events
Training seminars
Induction to local area, culture, your project & accommodation
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11. Projects VOLUNTEER WORK Care Teaching Conservation & Environment
Sports
Building
Farming & Agriculture
Creative & Performing Arts
Archaeology
LANGUAGE COURSES
Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin, and Local Languages
INTERNSHIPS
Medicine & Healthcare
Law & Human Rights
Journalism
Microfinance
International Development
Business
Veterinary Medicine
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Culture & Community
Families
Winter Break Trips
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12. Local Host Family Generally 2 volunteers per house Cultural immersion
Genuine traditions and
cuisine
Except most Conservation sites, Cambodia, China, and Vietnam
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13. Local Host Family The only real cultural immersion How We Select Them…
Local references
Interviews and inspections
Cleanliness
Security
Friendliness
Staff monitoring & check-ins
Debriefing track record
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14. Pre-Trip Support
MyProjectsAbroad is a customized website that will guide you through the process of preparing
Flights – Projects Abroad can arrange your flights
Calls and s from our country staff
Fundraising – advice and support available
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15. Pre-Trip Support Vaccinations –
consult your doctor and
Project & Accommodation Details – released 1 month before departure 
Visas – instructions and materials provided
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16. Contact
Contact Projects Abroad at or
YouTube channel:
Regular business hours: 9:30am-9pm ET, Monday-Friday
Please specify you are a Union student planning on applying for the Klemm program
Check with International Programs Office if you have questions about timing and how to apply, or possible exceptions to experience and length requirements for certain Projects Abroad programs
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