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| Last updated on February 25, 2008 |
Our Vision is of a world where people value cultures different from their own, are aware of global issues, and are empowered to effect positive change.
Our Mission is to operate volunteer programs around the world in partnership with sustainable community initiatives, bringing people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. We are an international not-for-profit organization with no political or religious affiliations.
Description:
CCS volunteers work at a CCS Partner Program, a locally-designed and driven initiative. Our in-country staff forms partnerships with these organizations, working together so CCS volunteers can contribute to the work of the organization. These may be orphanages and childcare centers, schools, health clinics and hospitals, homes for the elderly, centers for people with disabilities, and other community organizations.
You can make a difference by supporting and contributing to a sustainable solution designed by the community and sensitive to its needs. You will learn what challenges the community faces and see how your work furthers the community's goals. You will also create valuable connections with the people that you work with each day.
Volunteering overseas is the chance for you to make a personal contribution at the global level, to experience hands-on learning about another country and culture, and to exchange ideas with people you might not otherwise meet. As an international volunteer, you will learn from the communities where you work, and from the experience of traveling in the country and interacting with new people.
Volunteering overseas is a life-changing experience. You are sharing your enthusiasm, time, skills, and energy — and giving "yourself" in a way that allows you to effect positive change. Making a difference can be as simple as spending time with orphans, sharing love and affection, sharing stories and photos with the elderly in a community, or practicing basic English with students of all ages. Similar basic volunteering needs in your home community exist overseas, and anyone with an interest in filling those needs can make a difference.
History:
Cross-Cultural Solutions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1995. CCS has been operating international volunteer programs for over 10 years, with over 3,000 volunteers participating each year. CCS has a worldwide staff of over 250 people in 12 countries.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (914) 632-8494
Address:
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2 Clinton Pl
New Rochelle, NY 10801
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Web Site: http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org
Directions:
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CCS offices are located in New Rochelle, NY. Volunteer opportunities are in 12 countries around the world including Ghana, Morocco, South Africa, Tanzania, China, Thailand, India, Russia, Brazil, Peru, Guatemala and Costa Rica. |
Miscellaneous Information
| Does your agency have weekend volunteer opportunities? |
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No
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| Does your agency have evening volunteer opportunities? |
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No
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| Does your agecny accept court ordered communituy service volunteers? |
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No
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| Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for corporate volunteers? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for youth volunteers? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 8-13 with adult supervision? |
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Yes
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| Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 14-18? |
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Yes
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