We accept applications up to three semesters (1.5 years) in advance. Because we’re limited on how many volunteers we can send to each country, the earlier you’re able to apply, the more likely we’ll have spots available!

As we mentioned, each location has a limited number of volunteers based on factors like housing and the number of students who attend ILP classes there. Once those spots are assigned, we work off of a lottery system. We are always working to expand so that we can meet the demand of the number of volunteers who apply and want to go. It’s not uncommon to be in the lottery when you first apply (especially if you’re applying closer to the start of the semester), only to receive a spot a bit later.