Join us in any of the following locations:

  • Guam

  • Monterey, California

  • Newport, Rhode Island

  • Albuquerque, New Mexico

The ALEX Program is for high school and university students who want to become international professionals.

Watch this video to learn more about our program, which launched in Newport, RI in the summer of 2022! We have now expanded our program to operate in Guam, California, and New Mexico.

 
 

Select from our High School and University student options

High school students will participate in volunteer activities at a non-profit organization (NPO), and stay in the United States for two weeks.

University students will set their own research themes, volunteer at a NPO, and will stay in the United States for more than one month.

Volunteer at one of our Partner NPOs

We have many non-profit organizations (NPOs) who are partnering with us for our programs. ALEX high school students will choose the NPO that matches their future interests. Students will then request to be placed with that NPO for about two weeks.

University students will set their own research themes centered on their activities at their NPO. These students will formulate a study abroad plan that lasts for one month or more. Some examples of research themes include "Japan-US efforts to reduce food loss" and “Support activities for those living in poverty during the post-corona era."

California NPOs

  • Boys and Girls Clubs of Monterey County

  • GI Josie

  • Japanese American Citizens League

  • MEarth

  • Monterey County Food Bank

  • Monterey History and Arts Association

  • The Tech Interactive

Rhode Island NPOs

  • Aquidneck Community Table

    Aquidneck Community Table

  • Bike Newport

  • The Edward King House

  • FabNewport

  • Fort Adams Trust, Inc.

  • Lucy's Hearth

  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

  • Potter League for Animals

  • Save the Bay

New Mexico NPOs

  • Explora Science Center

  • Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails

  • Jewish Community Center

  • Mandy's Farm

  • New Mexico Volunteers for the Outdoors

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities

  • YMCA Camp Shaver