International Volunteer Day is a day that was designated by the United Nations in 1985 as an international observance day to celebrate the power of volunteerism and the potential it has to make a difference in the world. It gives volunteer organizations an opportunity to raise awareness for their cause and gives both organizations and volunteers the chance to gain understanding for the contributions they are making to their communities.

By volunteering, you help to improve the lives of others, make the world a better place, and you are able to gain a greater sense of belonging to your community. By donating your time, you gain valuable life skills, as well as life changing experiences and relationships.

We would like to take the opportunity on this day to highlight the various volunteer opportunities that we have here at Lacrosse the Nations. Volunteering with LtN abroad is an incredibly unique and rewarding experience. LtN is an integral part of the communities where we work, providing volunteers with genuine connections, invaluable community development and nonprofit experience, and lifelong memories.

You can volunteer for a one-week service trip, a 1-3 month internship, or a 6+ month fellowship. Our service trips give you a chance to see the power that lacrosse has to do some serious good in the world and will expose you to a new community and culture.

Through our internship, or short-term volunteer program, you will be able to help implement LtN programs and player development, while also working with a wide range of community development projects. See the full internship description here.

As a long-term volunteer, you will be a Program Director at one of our sites where you will oversee LtN program implementation, help with coach and player development, and implement community development projects. See the full Program Director position here.

You can find more details about our volunteer opportunities and apply here! Take the leap in honor of International Volunteer Day and join our LtN team!