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York Region Learning Connections, the international division of the York Region District School Board, offers programs that foster excellence, celebrate diversity, promote individual independence and champion quality education. Everyone is enriched by the opportunities to live, learn, and volunteer around the world.

York Region Learning Connections
Suite 202, 10909 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3A2, Canada
Tel. 905-883-0047  ˜  Fax 905-883-2613
www.yrlc.on.ca
Executive Director: Hugh McKeown

Director of Volunteer Programs: John Plumpton
jplumpton@yourworldtodiscover.ca
Telephone: 416-315-4825
Toll Free: 1-866-306-9752  x355
www.yourworldtodiscover.ca

Our Partners:

BaseCamp offers volunteer programs to Costa Rica, Nepal, Nicaragua, Tanzania, Ecuador, Galapagos, Ghana, and Peru. Their in-country comprehensive orientation and language training will ensure that you are prepared for your volunteer placement, while ongoing 24/7 support ensures that you have the assistance you need, when you need it. For information about BaseCamp's programs, contact jplumpton@yourworldtodiscover.ca
 

Cosmic Volunteers is a non-profit organization that offers 1-week, and longer, volunteer programs abroad in Ecuador including the Galapagos Islands, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Peru, South Africa, and Vietnam.  Most programs do not require special skills or experience, just an open mind and a desire to reach out. www.cosmicvolunteers.org
 

The King Car Education Foundation was established in 1980.  Its main work is to cultivate outstanding youth, promote academic attainment, and grant college scholarships.  They are offering volunteer teaching English positions in Taiwan. For information about their programs, contact jplumpton@yourworldtodiscover.ca
King Car Education Foundation: No.230, Roosevelt Rd.,Sec.3, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C)   Website (not in English): www.kingcar.org.tw
 

Community Service Volunteers (CSV)  has been organizing volunteering in England, Scotland, and Wales for over 40 years so they are pretty good at it by now! It is the UK's largest volunteering and training organization. Each year CSV helps over one million people transform their lives. They will involve you in high quality volunteering and learning opportunities that tackle real need and enrich lives.  Contact jplumpton@yourworldtodiscover.ca
 

Peel Summer Academy is a unique residential program for intellectually gifted & enriched students. It is offered by the Centre for Education & Training, in affiliation with the Peel District School Board. They offer a variety of programs for students in Grades 4 through 12. www.peelsummeracademy.com

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