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What We Do
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About Us
Welcome Message from Carol Jenkins, CEO
World Learning believes that the best hope for peace, justice, and sustainability lies in bringing people together. Through cultural immersion, experiential learning, and information sharing, our programs equip others to collaboratively address the most pressing issues of our time.
Throughout my years at World Learning, I have had the fortunate opportunity to meet with many of our participants, partners, and alumni—a global network of learners. Our programs help them understand other cultures, master new skills, and cultivate networks. Our teaching and training methodologies empower them to find locally relevant, sustainable, and implementable solutions. Our approaches emphasize flexibility and adaptability that help them tackle real-world problems. They, in turn, make extraordinary changes in their lives and communities.
Please join us—and those we work with and serve around the world—in our pursuit to create a brighter and better future for all.
Carol Jenkins | CEO, World Learning
Allen Cutler | Chair, Board of Trustees - Get Involved
Become a Youth Program Leader
Pay, Benefits, and Opportunities
- New leaders receive $110 per program day, plus full room and board. Return leaders receive $115 per program day, plus full room and board. Note: Leaders are on World Learning payroll, and income is taxable; no staff can be independent contractors.
- Leaders work a summer contract which ranges from 3 to 9 weeks depending on program assignments. Staff receive approximately 24 hours off every 7 days, plus occasional mornings and afternoons free. See the Frequently Asked Questions section for more information on staff time off.
- Leaders receive immersive Staff Training in late June. Room and board during this intensive professional development training is provided, but it is not paid time.
- Program itineraries are planned in advance, allowing leaders to focus their energy and skills on fostering student growth, leading workshops, managing group dynamics, and facilitating experiential learning and reflection.
- Workers compensation is provided; there is no medical insurance available with these positions.
- Leaders gain new colleagues and friends as they become part of World Learning’s network of educators, development professionals, and alumni that spans 85+ years and 60+ countries.
- After leaders have worked one program summer, they are eligible to be hired for the youth programs which occur during the rest of the year.