Participants
Above: The Spirit of Volunteerism IVLP group stands with Acting Undersecretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, Ann Stock and Aaron Williams, Director of U.S. Peace Corps
50 participants from around the world travel across the U.S. as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program hosted by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Meridian International Center.
The group will examine the impact of volunteerism in the U.S. and learn how volunteers foster civic responsibility and a culture of service as well as explore the concept of social entrepreneurship during their 3 weeks in the United States. The group will also have opportunities to participate in community service activities. The participants will travel to 4 cities beginning in Washington, D.C. and ending in Chicago, Illinois.
