Representatives
Rep Supervisor
KEILANI
keilani@Ilp.org
Costa Rica Spring 2019
I got to feel like I was part of, and accepted by, a new culture. My experience influenced the way I view people around the world.
We spent our 9-day vacation hopping around the Bocas Del Toro islands in Panama. My favorite part was looking at the green, luscious mountains outside our hostel, boat, or bus, wherever we were. Just opening my eyes cheered me up. Everyone’s favorite activity we did was white water river rafting!
My volunteer group became my best friends. We played games every night and did everything together. We will forever talk about all the cute kids we taught and the funny things they did on the daily.
Asst. Rep Supervisor
EMILY
emilys@ilp.org
Nicaragua Summer 2023
It’s the perfect mix between travel and humanitarian work. ILP made me feel safe and welcome.
I loved the culture shock! Although hard at first I really just fell in love with the culture. Walking down the streets and getting to know the city you live in like its your own hometown is so fun!
I loved Somoto canyon! We got to body raft down a river and the rain was beautiful!
Representative
ADDI
addison@ilp.org
Vanuatu Spring 2023
Easily the people I met! I met one of my best friends on the program and I loved all the people there… and then of course the kids! I miss them so bad!
We went to New Zealand and it was life changing! It is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been in my life! One of my favorite things we did there was taking a boat trip down the Milford Sound and going to a rugby game!
I have always loved traveling and kids and this program is both! I am majoring in Early Childhood Education so I thought this would be a perfect break semester to still do what I love and gain more experience in my major!
Representative
SAMMI
sammi@ilp.org
China Fall 2019
Mexico Summer 2022
Thailand Spring 2023
I fundraised for my first trip, I had a garage sale, and sold chocolate covered pretzels in my neighborhood!
The best thing I got out of the program was a love for travel, a deeper understanding for different cultures, and a bunch of unique cool experiences.
Representative
ALEX
alex@ilp.org
Costa Rica Fall 2021
DR Summer 2022
Costa Rica Fall 2023
Pico Duarte! It is a 3 day hike to the tallest peak in the Caribbean! It was the coolest hike I’ve ever done and I did it with some great people!
I love how affordable the program is! I was look at different programs but decided to go with ILP because it was the most budget-friendly option!
Representative
ERIC
eric@ilp.org
Mexico Summer 2019
I love the combination of travelling and connecting with people! It’s two things that really matter to me, and this program covers both!
It was such a culturally enriching experience! The kids in Irapuato Mexico taught me more about loving deeply and unconditionally.
The city of Guanajuato, hands down. It’s a gorgeous city with breathtaking views and a cool mummy museum!
Representative
SAM
samantha@ilp.org
Ukraine Fall 2019
India Fall 2023
There was a student in India named Shakib – he has my heart! It was the first week of teaching and I was trying to learn the students’ names. I remember walking into the school and just saying, “Hi Shakib!” and he was SO excited that I knew his name! He squealed and jumped up and down and gave me the biggest hug! From that point forward we became BEST friends and everytime I wasn’t at the school he would ask the other teachers “Where is Sam Ma’am?!”. He was always smiling and made sure to make all the teachers feel so loved!
My first program I fundraised most of the program fee through partnering with people I knew that had small businesses! I would do cookies for every holiday, I even did pies for Thanksgiving. I also wrote letters to family and friends telling them about the program and how they can donate!
I got to ride camels and spend the night in the desert under the stars!
Front Office
Receptionist
JENESSA
office@Ilp.org
Nicaragua Spring 2023
My favorite vacation was the Corn Islands! Little Corn is a small island that only takes you a couple of hours to walk from one side to the other. 6 days there was not enough! The beaches are so beautiful and the water is so warm (though I will warn you that on a couple of beaches I did get tied up with seaweed)! However, that did not change how much I love this island! The snorkeling is like no other with super clear waters, so you could see all the vibrant corals and wildlife. The food was also amazing. I definitely went back to the same places again for more! If you go, don’t skip out on going to the tower behind the lighthouse at sunset!
Receptionist
SADIE
office@ilp.org
Dominican Republic Summer 2021
