International Service Learning Explained

International Service Learning
Type:	Private
Foundation:	1996
Key People:	Jonathan Birnbaum, Executive Director
Num Employees:	200
Revenue:	$3.7 million (2014)

International Service Learning, founded in 1996, is a non-governmental organization that offers medical volunteers two to three week placements in twelve countries: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Tanzania. The company is led by Jonathan Birnbaum, executive director, in Spokane, Washington.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Volunteers participate on nine to fourteen day trips that are self-funded.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. News: Islanders Lend Helping Hand to Less Fortunate Communities in Costa Rica. August 8, 2016.
2. News: Former CV student makes medical mission trip to Peru. Palmer. Lorie. July 27, 2016.
3. Web site: Bjerken. LeAnn. International Service Learning centralizes in downtown Spokane . Journal of Business. 3 August 2015.
4. Web site: INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP TO COSTA RICA.
5. Web site: Elkins. Stephanie. ISL helping to improve the quality of life around the world. The Independent Collegian. 3 August 2015.