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Cross-Cultural Solutions offers international volunteer programs that many describe as the experience of a lifetime. You'll work side-by-side with local people and experience another culture like never before. Choose from 12 countries, start dates year-round, and programs lasting from 1 to 12 weeks long. As one of the largest international volunteer-sending organizations in the United States, and a recognized leader in the field, Cross-Cultural Solutions sends thousands of volunteers overseas each year in the areas of social services, education and health. Cross-Cultural Solutions has been featured in more than 500 publications and broadcasts, including CNN, The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, Time, Newsweek, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, The Toronto Star, The Today Show, USA Today, National Geographic Traveler and ABC Nightly News. For those who want something different, something akin to a mini-stint with the Peace Corps, there is Cross-Cultural Solutions. —New York Times |
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What You Can Do |
Volunteer
Abroad As a Cross-Cultural Solutions volunteer, you'll work side-by-side with local people to help achieve important community objectives. Your volunteer work is conducted with carefully selected Partner Programs, all of which are dynamic and inspiring community-led initiatives. These include orphanages and childcare centers, schools, health clinics and hospitals, homes for the elderly, centers for people with disabilities and other community organizations. By working with Partner Programs on projects that each local organization has defined and set up, you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to the objectives of the local community. Volunteer Abroad for 2-12 weeks and choose from over 20 program sites in 12 countries. Intern
Abroad If you want to gain international work experience or earn college credit for your volunteer experience, choose the Intern Abroad program. Many volunteers receive college credit, either as an internship, field research or an independent study abroad. Intern Abroad is offered from 3-12 weeks. Insight
Abroad Insight Abroad was developed for people who want to experience international volunteering in just one week. You'll work side-by-side with local people on community-led initiatives and enjoy the adventure of traveling to and exploring another country in a safe, structured program. Teen
Volunteer Abroad Teen Volunteer Abroad is a program specially designed for teenage volunteers (ages 15-17) who wish to travel independently on a Cross-Cultural Solutions volunteer program. In summer 2009, teen volunteers may choose from China, Costa Rica, Ghana, and Guatemala. CCS in-country staff will serve as chaperones for 9-day or 2-week programs. |
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Where You Can Go |
Learn more about volunteering abroad in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Cross-Cultural Solutions operates in the following twelve countries: Africa Asia Eastern
Europe Latin
America Feature
Video: A mother and her daughters teach English
in China
over a two-week period for their volunteer
placement. Watch
Cross-Cultural Solutions volunteers in action—hear
their stories, get a glimpse of their daily life,
explore the natural wonders of the country and
learn more about the positive impact you can make
in the world. View more CCS
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When You Can Go |
Cross-Cultural Solutions' programs are designed so that you can be a meaningful part of local community initiatives. You will truly step inside the rhythm of daily life in a new country in a relatively short period of time. Whether you plan to spend a summer abroad, travel during fall and winter holidays or spend your spring break or vacation volunteering, you can participate in a CCS program beginning on one of 200 start dates year-round, with lengths of stay from 1-12 weeks long. |
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The Experience |
You'll volunteer
side-by-side with local people and experience
another culture like never before. The CCS
experience also includes cultural
and learning activities.
When you're given the opportunity to learn about
the local culture and customs, and understand
community development, your volunteer experience is
truly complete. You'll enjoy an in-depth
orientation, language training, field trips and
participation in local activities. There is also
plenty of free
time to relax, reflect,
or explore the community.
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Who Volunteers |
Whether looking
for college credit, a chance to travel during a
career break, or simply a volunteer vacation for
the family, volunteers
come from very different parts of the world, and
very different places in life: •
Students The other volunteers I've met here are wonderful people. I think there's a kindred spirit in the sense that we all are here trying to give something of ourselves, and there's a real adventurous spirit. It's a great experience ... The main thing I learnt about travel was that you have to step off the beaten path, get to really know the local community, get to really know the country that you're going into. –Daniel, Australia (Costa Rica volunteer) I saw
more beauty than I thought imaginable. This was an
incredible dream that took me to an even more amazing
reality, which I hope to relive over and over again. |
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