Where do you want to go?
Volunteer placements and internships in 50+ countries, with year-round start dates and flexible durations you can align to your AmeriCorps Education Award.
- Countries
- 50+
- Placements
- 600+
- Program lengths
- 1-24
Countries
Placements
WEEKS
Where you can go
Grouped by region. Program fees cover housing, airport pickup, your placement, and 24/7 emergency support from vetted local teams; most include meals. Year-round start dates and flexible durations from one week to six months.
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Volunteer programs vs. internships
Two ways to use your Segal Education Award abroad. Pick the rhythm that matches your goals.
Volunteer programs are community-first
With IVHQ, you plug into existing local projects shaped by community need, local capacity, season, and project priorities, so you may not receive detailed placement information until you arrive. Most volunteers contribute about 3 to 5 hours a day, leaving time to explore, build relationships, and absorb the culture. Choose this if you want immersion, flexibility, and service.
Internships are career-first
With Intern Abroad HQ, you receive placement details before you go, work full-time, and get structured supervision, coaching, and mentorship. You will build professional experience with confirmed responsibilities and a clear path from service to career. Choose this if you want career-focused growth.
Your award works for either track. A full-time AmeriCorps term can earn up to $7,395, and most program fees on this page start well below that. The Segal Education Award is also called the AmeriCorps Education Award.
Quick answers
- Which countries can AmeriCorps alumni go to with the Education Award?
- Pathways Abroad works with vetted providers in more than 50 destinations across Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Pacific, and Europe.
- How long are the programs?
- Programs run from one week to six months. Short two to four week placements are the most common, and a full-time AmeriCorps Education Award can fund roughly six months abroad.
- What is the difference between a volunteer program and an internship abroad?
- Volunteer programs place you with a community organization on a set project. Internships are role-specific placements with an organization where you take on professional tasks in your field.
- Do I need a college degree to go abroad with my award?
- No. You do need to enroll through an accredited Title IV institution to use the AmeriCorps Education Award, but many programs accept participants at any stage of their education.
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