Program Details
| Program Length | Start | End | Gateway | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18+ Community Service | SEP 1-4 | FEB 27-29 | New York | 18-24.5 |
Age Explanation: Age on Departure reflect both the years and month(s) of the age of the applicant at the start of the program. For example, if the age is listed as 16.1 the applicant should be 16 years and 1 month at departure. For a more detailed look at age ranges see Programs-at-a-Glance.
Egypt Details Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world and the second-most populous on the African Continent. This “cradle of civilization”—with its 5,000-year history—embraces a unique mix of modern Islam and Christianity, Middle Eastern folk cultures, and Western music and films. Because 90 percent of Egypt is desert, almost everyone lives close to the Nile; whether along the banks of the river in Cairo and Alexandria, in its delta, or along the Suez Canal. In sprawling, cacophonous Cairo, robes are as common as Levis, donkeys share roadways with BMWs, and buildings made of mud stand next to glass-and-steel high-rises.
18+ Community Service Semester Programs
As a community service volunteer in Egypt, you will share in and
contribute to a community by living and working alongside its
members in a community-based service organization. Past participants
have worked with street children, mentally and physically disabled
children, orphanages, educational projects in rural Egypt, and
hospitals. You’ll participate in a two-day orientation upon arrival to
introduce you to the culture, expectations, and family life—then it’s
on to your host community! You may live with a host family or in
housing through the community service organization, depending
on the project. Two hours every week you’ll be given Arabic language
lessons by your work sites. Take this opportunity to discover the
beauty of Egypt and help others at the same time! View PDF Brochure for Egypt 18+Programs.
Click to read about our new Egypt Teacher Program.
