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The
MPI Summer Program gives volunteers a four-week experience* working on site in either Ecuador or Nicaragua, serving an underprivileged population, and addressing the challenges of community development. The program
integrates the volunteers into the daily functions of MPI Program
Directors as they assist in planning classes, instructing
lessons, and implementing projects. Volunteers will get a snapshot of MPI´s long-term goals in
action, seeing how their trip contributes to the greater picture of
community development.
*For 2009, volunteers have the option to
apply for an eight-week summer program. There are two eight-week spots
available at each site. Also, please note that the cost of our Summer Volunteer sessions has risen from $525 to $600 to help us meet rising costs.
There
is ample opportunity for volunteers to interact with the local
community through established programs and on their own
initiative. Volunteers are encouraged to put their education and
passions to use by making suggestions or recognizing new areas in which
MPI could better serve the community.
Summer
Volunteers are to be college-aged and ready to utilize their energy and enthusiasm to contribute to the on-going development
in the local community. Weekdays are full of possible projects, and the
volunteers will be as busy as they choose to be. Weekends are often
open for travel around the beautiful country in search of diverse
cultural and tourist locations.
Summer Volunteer Dates
Applications Due
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Round 1: Feb. 2
Round 2: March 27
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Notification Date
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Two weeks from deadline
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Session 1 Arrival Date
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May 12
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Session 1 Departure Date
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June 8
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Session 2 Arrival Date
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June 9
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Session 2 Departure Date
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July 6
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Eight-week Session Arrival Date
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May 12
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Eight-week Session Departure Date
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July 6
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