Volunteer Abroad blog update: Pope Francis in Quito, Ecuador!
Alex Elizzaraga, one of Spirit's 2015 Volunteer Abroad scholarship recipients, was able to see Pope Francis during his recent visit to Quito, Ecuador! Read more
Spirit Cultural Exchange News
Volunteer Abroad scholarship recipient blogging about his experience in Ecuador
One of Spirit's Volunteer Abroad Scholarship Receipient, Alex Elizzarga, has arrived in Ecuador and is blogging about his experience! Elizarraga will take one week of
Use Spirit discount code 210540 to book a TrekAmerica tour
Spirit participants can use discount code 210540 to recieve 10% off a TrekAmerica tour. TrekAmerica offers a variety of tours across the USA with a maximum
Now accepting direct applications for Professional Development Program
Spirit is now accepting applications direct from participants on its Professional Development Program! We offer J-1 visa program sponsorship for participants who already have an
Chicago Internships Available
Spirit's Professional Development Program currently has summer internships available in the Chicago area. To apply for these positions, please fill out our Get Information application.
Celebrate International Education Week (IEW)
This year marks the 15th anniversary of International Education Week (IEW), which is led by both the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department
Attention participants from Thailand and the Philippines: Join YSEALI
The U.S. Department of State would like to inform you about an exciting new initiative in Southeast Asia—the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI). Launched
Spirit Scholarship Blog: Experiencing Ecuador
Follow the journey of 2014 scholarship recipient Danielle S. through her blog as she serves the local community and lives with a host family in Quito.
Program Validation & Monthly Check-ins
If you are a current Spirit participant, you must validate your program and submit Monthly Check-ins by logging into the Participant Support Center.