- Cross-Cultural Solutions
Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) is a
non-profit organization founded in 1995. CCS operates international volunteer programs ranging in duration from 1-12 weeks, with over 4,000 volunteers participating each year and over 18,000 alumni. CCS has a worldwide staff of approximately 250 people in 12 countries. Administrative offices are located in theUnited States , theUnited Kingdom ,Canada andAustralia . Steven Rosenthal founded Cross-Cultural Solutions in 1995 and serves as its Executive Director.Cross-Cultural Solution's mission is to operate volunteer programs around the world in partnership with sustsainable community initiatives, bringing people together to work side-by-side while sharing perspectives and fostering cultural understanding. CCS has no political or religious affiliations. "For those who want something different, something akin to a mini-stint with the Peace Corps, there is Cross-Cultural Solutions." [http://www.nytimes.com/ (The New York Times)]
Cross-Cultural Solutions is recognized as an expert in its field by the
United Nations , CARE (one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations) andThe Brookings Institution . CCS is committed to ensuring the safety, flexibility, professionalism, transparency, and excellence of volunteer abroad programs. In 2005 and 2006, overall program satisfaction was 98%.See also
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volunteer
*volunteerism
*voluntourism
*volunteer vacation References
* [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3994723/ "Vacation as a Volunteer"] (Today show, January 19, 2004)
* [http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/going-the-distance-february-2004 "Going the Distance"] (Amy Farley, Travel and Leisure)
* [http://www.forbes.com/lifestyle/2008/02/07/travel-volunteer-executive-forbeslife-cx_rr_0207travel.html "Eight Hot Spots For Volunteer Travel"] (Rebecca Ruiz, Forbes, February 7, 2008)External links
* [http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org Cross-Cultural Solutions]
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