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Why choose World Endeavors for your family program abroad?

International Family Programs help bring families together and provide a truly unique and invaluable bonding experience. Family program participants have a desire to break away from traditional family vacations and choose to instead embark on a program that will teach their family the benefits of giving, learning, and respecting cultural diversity. Sharing this life-changing experience abroad opens your family’s eyes to how diverse and incredible the world is. It is a great opportunity to share a fun experience with a group of trustworthy traveling companions. Families who take advantage of the opportunity of a program abroad often find that the stories, photos, and meaningful memories made are a lifelong gift they share with each family member.

Family programs offer many different options based on the needs and goals of the unit. Some past World Endeavors family participants have included a father and daughter working side by side at a children’s home in Ecuador, a family with two high-school-aged children volunteering with a street children assistance project in Ecuador, and a young couple who spent their honeymoon volunteering in Costa Rica.

Details

World Endeavors Family programs run year-round and last for 1-3 weeks depending on the family’s schedule and availability. Because traveling with a family, let alone as an individual, can be tricky and at times daunting, we choose very safe and especially family-friendly locations for our family programs. Our in-country-coordinators are very good at accommodating families and making them feel at home.

Requirements

Family programs are designed for any family from a single parent and his/her children to a group of adult siblings, married couples, two parents and their children, and so on. World Endeavors requires that children on Family programs must be at least 8 years of age and have parental supervision. Participants that are 18 years and older do not need parental supervision.

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World Endeavors offers culturally focused international programs in 42 countries around the world. In each location, our programs are designed to be enriching and immersive while offering an impressive list of unique, challenging and hard to find opportunities. Start your journey now!

Every World Endeavors Program Includes

Our international programs are intentionally curated to be comprehensive, and include all that you need to succeed and stay safe abroad.

YOUR PROGRAM

  • Customized to match your interests and goals
  • Year-round program availability and start dates
  • Flexible durations

ACCOMMODATION

  • Variety of options depending on program type – host family, shared apartment/house, student residence
  • Vetted and hand-selected with quality and safety in mind

TEAM OF EXPERTS

  • Dedicated one-on-one advisor
  • Local on-site coordinator

PEACE OF MIND

  • Comprehensive travel medical insurance
  • Mental Health First Aid-certified staff
  • 24/7 emergency travel assistance

PREPARATION AND SUPPORT

  • Airport pickup
  • Pre-arrival and on-site orientation
  • 24/7 local support

RE-ENTRY AND CAREER INTEGRATION

  • Re-entry handbook and support
  • Assistance with resume updates
  • World Endeavors Alumni Network

HEALTH & SAFETY

When you feel safe and respected abroad, you will flourish. World Endeavors participants are transformed through enriching, rewarding and safe experiences around the world. We meticulously monitor travel recommendations and will only facilitate programs where we can ensure our participants’ safety. 

We take key steps to ensure our participants’ well-being, including providing a pre-trip success guide, 24/7 local support, in-country trained staff, pre and post-arrival orientation, comprehensive travel medical insurance, and Mental Health First Aid-certified staff. Please contact us if you have any specific questions or concerns.

Recent Testimonials

SydneyIntern in Ireland

I didn't feel like I was an intern - I felt like a member of the staff!

BridgetIntern in Czech Republic

I went into it having high expectations and everything was completely fulfilled. I learned a lot - it was amazing.

WhitneyIntern in Costa Rica

Absolutely amazing. I learned so many new things I had never learned before and I'm still in touch with my host family.

How to apply

You’ve decided to go abroad – amazing! Applying for your World Endeavors program is easy and stress-free. We can’t wait to get you on your way!

STEP 1
EXPLORE & ASK

Research and compare. If you can’t decide on a program, we can guide you toward the best fit.

STEP 2
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Fill out our online application form to share all your relevant details with our team.

STEP 3
ENROLL & PREPARE

Receive your official acceptance and enroll. We’ll give you all the info you need to get ready!

STEP 4
START YOUR ADVENTURE!

You’ve researched, planned and saved. Now you’re ready. It’s time to PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE!