Safety
One of the benefits of serving while you are abroad is that the people whom you are serving take an active interest in your well-being. Host families are usually overprotective, and staff at schools are anxious to see that volunteers have a great experience in their country.
ILP has native, on-site coordinators that help volunteers enjoy their country safely as a foreigner. Coordinators cover our cultural blindness and help volunteers understand what places are safe, what is happening in the local community, activities to be involved in or stay away from, and how to respect local customs and traditions.
ILP follows all advisories of the U.S. State Department as well as the advice of coordinators in designing and implementing procedures for various emergency scenarios. Volunteers are registered at the nearest U.S. consulate upon arrival. ILP references several safety benchmarks to ensure the safety of current and future volunteers.
Medical Care
Western medical facilities or high quality health care facilities used by foreigners and government officials provide quality care in all ILP locations. All volunteers are required to provide proof of valid health insurance prior to departure to pay the cost of any medical care needed. ILP can provide information about international travel insurance at student or youth rates if desired.
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