International Service Learning in the Developing World

• PERU QUEST
• VIETNAM VILLAGE TREK
• Experience Rajasthan India and Tanzania Expedition are not being offered in 2012

Download 2012 program poster

We offer heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of Brightson Pallangyo (Lema), the director of the Green Foundation, our Global Impact partner in Tanzania.

Global Impact is Seattle Community College District students, faculty and staff, partnering with Seattle-area medical,educational and service-oriented community organizations to provide healthcare and infrastructure-focused volunteer service in developing countries.

If you would like to DONATE funds to support Global Impact projects, including medical supplies, please complete this form.

Global Impact volunteers make a real difference in the lives of people in developing countries. In return, the lives of volunteers are enriched by the simple act of serving others — and learning to see the world from a different perspective. This experience is life-changing.

See the Vietnam Village Trek page to view a World Nomads documentary.

View special web feature on Global Impact 2008.

Article: "Global Impact: Volunteer Opportunities for Family Physicians"
from: August 2008 issue of WA Family Physician's Journal.

Are you ready to be a Global Impact participant?
Please read our list of goals for participants and for the "clients" we serve in developing countries. There are many challenges and rewards. There are many reasons why people choose to pay to volunteer.

"Healthcare providers must have a global perspective on the patient population since a large number of our patients are from other countries. Global Impact participants... will gain a better perspective on the health needs of a unique culture by immersing themselves in that culture."
Professor Mary Sitterley, Nursing Instructor, Seattle Community Colleges ( South campus )

HOW TO APPLY

1. These trips will run only after reaching our minimum enrollment. Book your flights as refundable or with cancellation insurance (available with most credit cards) OR wait until you have received confirmation from SCCD Global Impact that the trip is a "go" before you book your ticket.

   Approximate airfare: Peru and Vietnam ($1,000-$1,400)

2. Participants are required to have emergency medical insurance (insurance which will cover you overseas and must include medical evacuation and repatriation of remains). The District offers a subsidized rate with iNEXT insurance for $28/year.
3. To those who are interested in receiving optional college credits that are available at each of the three colleges in the SCCD contact:
   
   • Mari Acob-Nash — (North Seattle)
   • Karen Kato — (Seattle Central) or
   • Kathie Kwilinski — (South Seattle)
   You will find out what courses you can register for in coordination with Global Impact programs.

   In addition, a 5 credit course is available to individuals who are NOT students at the Seattle Community Colleges. Students from a variety of educational institutions, healthcare providers and educators from K-12 often participate to meet CEU/clock hour requirements. Contact to learn more about this option.

4. Participants may find this Seattle Central on campus course excellent preparation for a Global Impact trip: HEA 225, Global Health, instructor Dr. Jay McClean-Riggs.
5. Limited scholarship funding is available for SCCD students.
6. There is a $200 non-refundable application fee in order to reserve your place.
   This fee will be refunded if the SCCD cancels the trip or you are not accepted into the program you applied to join.  It will not be refunded if you do not receive a scholarship — or for any other reason.  Please do not apply if you may not be able to participate.
7. Ready to go?! If you've already decided to sign up, here is a list of language learning resources for Swahili, Vietnamese, Spanish.
8. Date for Orientation and Training for all participants will be a Saturday in June 2012. An additional program-specific orientation will be set and communicated to you by your group leader(s) closer to departure.