Description

On a Cross-Cultural Solutions 1 or 2 week spring break volunteer program you will work on a community-led initiative and enjoy the adventure of traveling to and exploring another country in a safe, structured program.

Your alternative spring break begins from the moment you step off the plane, CCS in-country staff handles your lodging, all meals and bottled water, local transportation, and travel medical insurance.

Choose from the following countries: Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, Morocco, Peru, Russia, Thailand. There are many start dates in March and April to choose from but they fill up fast so start planning your trip today!

Highlights

The program includes:

* 24-hour security
* A customized volunteer placement and project
* All home-cooked delicious meals and bottled water
* All lodging accommodations
* All transportation including to and from the airport
* Exciting cultural activities such as hiking a mountain in Guatemala or South Africa and visits to small villages in Tanzania or Costa Rica for festivals and ceremonies
* Assistance planning free-time weekend travel

Qualifications

A desire to volunteer, make a difference in someone's life and have the experience of a lifetime.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Programs from 1,746

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Excursions
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Cross-Cultural Solutions charges a program fee to cover the many expenses such as food, lodging, transportation, and staff support to provide the highest-quality international volunteer experience. This ensures that the local communities and organizations with which we work are not financially burdened by hosting our volunteers and enables our staff to provide volunteers with extensive preparation and support.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

College student or recent college grad, career break working professionals, families, former peace corps volunteers and 50 plus volunteers.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of varies

Scholarships are Available

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Cross-Cultural Solutions's Mission Statement

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.

Year Founded

1995