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Explore the world and experience your education! These innovative programs allow you to enhance your education by working with communities in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Belize, Bangladesh, Ecuador, Tanzania, Malawi or Vietnam. Bursaries are available for students with financial need.

U of M International Service Learning Programs

For more information on any of our programs, or to apply using our online application portal, please click on the links below.

Deadline for Applications & Bursary Forms: November 15, 2013

Alternative Reading Week El Salvador – an exciting 10-day placement in a beautiful rural community in El Salvador, with our partner Lutheran World Federation. Projects vary from year to year depending on needs identified by the local community, but come prepared to get your hands dirty!

Alternative Reading Week Belize – a 10-day placement in stunning Belize, with our partner, the Institute for Sustainable International Studies. You will learn about community development, indigenous perspectives, and environmental issues.

Alternative Reading Week Nicaragua – an incredible 10-day placement focused on human rights, disaster risk management, and agriculture. You will also discover the sights of Nicaragua through the support of our partner Lutheran World Federation.

Ecuador Service-Learning Experience – a rewarding 4-week placement with the Quito Municipal School District, where you will work to promote healthy lifestyles to schoolchildren through sports and language exchange.

Bangladesh Service-Learning Experience – an intensive 5-week placement with our partner RDRS Bangladesh. You will have the opportunity to discover the culture of Bangladesh while learning about the work done by RDRS Bangladesh to address poverty, gender inequality, and other sustainable development challenges.

Badili Mtizamo! Tanzania Service-Learning Experience – an engaging 5-week placement with Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief in the Karatu District of Tanzania. You will deliver a curriculum on gender equity, leadership and health to secondary school boys and girls while discovering this beautiful country.

Students Without Borders (Malawi and Vietnam) – Five challenging and rewarding 90-day internships offered through World University Service of Canada and Uniterra. You will be placed with a local non-profit agency and have the chance to gain valuable skills and experience.

Local programs – Student Life offers a number of free local programs for students interested in service-learning and volunteering. Visit our website to learn more!