Individual Impact Program
Our Individual Impact Program facilitates long-term customized volunteer experiences! Volunteers gain hands-on experience in the community and while also making a difference.
Program Overview
Check out some quick facts about the program!
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Start Dates:
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This program runs year-round! Start dates or "Arrival Days" are every Sunday
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Program Length:
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Volunteers can choose to participate from anywhere between 1 week to 12 weeks.
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Ages:
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Volunteers must be 18 years or older
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Volunteers age 14-17 can join the program but must be accompanied by a guardian (families are welcome!)
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Program Fees:
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Fees start at only $540 for 1 week! These fees are dependent on location and length of stay
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Includes: Housing, 24/7 On-Ground Support, Project Identification, Airport Pick-Up, Orientation Day, Continental Breakfast
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Here's How You Get Started!
Our Locations
We have locations all across the Unites States, including Puerto Rico!
New Orleans, Louisiana
Denver,
Colorado
Seattle,
Washington
San Juan,
Puerto Rico
San Diego, California
Chicago,
Illinois
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Our Community Project Focuses
We have a variety of projects for you to choose from!
Environmental Sustainability
As our world faces the effects of climate change, organizations dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability becomes more and more crucial. This project is perfect for those volunteers excited to support sustainable efforts.
Education
Are you passionate about supporting our young people? This project works to help those organizations dedicated to providing safe spaces that promote learning and development for disadvantaged children and teens.
Housing & Homelessness*
This project is perfect for volunteers who are not afraid to get their hands dirty! It entails revitalizing communities through helping to construct or renovate homes and buildings to benefit those who live there.
Neighborhood Revitalization
Through this project, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the communities you work with. It is ideal for those hard-working volunteers who want to support low-income communities in any way they can.
Capacity Building
Many nonprofits are understaffed and under-resourced. They need help with everything from basic administrative help, research, fundraising, and more! This project is ideal for volunteers who want to help build these organizations’ capacity.
*The Housing and Homelessness project is only available in New Orleans & requires an additional weekly $50 donation to the community organization
Program Duration
We accept volunteers year round!
Volunteers can choose to participate from anywhere between 1 week to 12 weeks*
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Minimum participation in the program is 1 week
The program begins on Sundays and ends on Saturdays. The first Monday after your arrival is Orientation Day!
Arrival Day!
Departure Day
Orientation Day
Volunteer Day
Volunteer Day
Volunteer Day
Volunteer Day
Volunteers can typically expect to volunteer for between 3-5 hours on week days. Of course, this is dependent on the community partner's needs but we promise you'll have plenty of time to explore your chosen city!
*Minimum participation is 1 week
"Absolutely amazing project. I would definitely recommend it! I definitely felt like I made a difference within the local community, my only complaint is I wish I could’ve stayed longer to volunteer more! The people at the volunteer projects and the local community were so grateful for our help and also our time. The accommodation hosts offered us great food and were always happy to provide for us! They were so lovely. Perfect hosts!"
Bethany McComb
Age: 20
Location: New Orleans
Project: Community Development
Benefits & Resources
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Improve character and value systems
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Improve the understanding of important social issues
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Create communal connections and learn about new places
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Improves social skills and understanding
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Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
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Gain hands-on experience
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Network with volunteers from all over the world
Impact to Date
$10.5M
Total philanthropic impact
100+
Community partners supported
431,743
Volunteer hours completed
46,001
Volunteers worked with
204
Volunteer groups worked with