Cross-Cultural Solutions (40.909,-73.779)

Organization

Cross-Cultural Solutions
(2 reviews)

Address

2 Clinton Pl, New Rochelle, NY 10801

Contact

Dava Antoniotti

Phone

(800) 380-4777

Fax

(914) 632-8494

Website

http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/default.asp?siteID=Volmatch

Interest Area

Children & Youth, Community, Education & Literacy, Health & Medicine, International

Mission Statement

Volunteer Abroad - It's the experience of a lifetime.

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.

Our Values are:

  • Shared Humanity
    When people of different cultures have an opportunity to connect, there comes an understanding of our shared humanity.
  • Respect
    We accept, appreciate and respect that people know and understand what is appropriate for their own communities.
  • Integrity
    We commit to ensuring the safety, flexibility, professionalism, transparency and excellence of our programs.

Description

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 4,000 volunteers participating each year. CCS has a worldwide staff of over 250 people in 12 countries, with administrative offices also located in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia.

Cross-Cultural Solutions has been profiled in more than 500 news outlets, including: CNN, The New York Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, Time, Newsweek, The Chicago Tribune, The Toronto Star, The Today Show, USA Today, National Geographic Traveler, and the ABC Nightly News.

Cross-Cultural Solutions is a recognized leader in the field of international volunteering. CCS is recognized as an expert in its field by the United Nations and CARE, one of the world's largest humanitarian organizations. In 2003, we were granted Special Consultative Status by the UN. In 2001, we were selected as the partner-of-choice to operate the CARE Corps program.

Cross-Cultural Solutions is proud to co-chair the Building Bridges Coalition, a project of the Brookings Institution focused on dramatically increasing the number of U.S. international volunteers. The Coalition aims to improve cross-cultural understanding through expanded international volunteer service, enhanced service quality and capacity, and dedication to positive impact across the globe.

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Average Review (2 reviews)

by Rose R.

I am volunteering in Costa Rica with CCS in September for the first time and I simply can't wait! I have many friends who have volunteered with them and have had nothing but the best things to say about their experience - including the incredible staff that made them feel right at home and the volunteer placements that really got them involved in the community. As a first-time volunteer abroad, I definitely feel like I'm in good hands.

 Written on July 23, 2008

by Li Q.

I have volunteered with Cross-Cultural Solutions in Peru, Thailand, and Costa Rica. I had an amazing experience in each place. There is so much to see and do in every country, and the people you meet are so incredible. I've formed relationships with many local people, and CCS is really great at facilitating this experience. I lived in a Home-Base with the other volunteers, and they provided three meals a day. The food was absolutely fantastic! The staff also took us on trips to learn more about the culture of the country, and brought in really great guest speakers. The staff were just wonderful. In every country I was in, they went out of their way to accomodate the volunteers. They're all very special people. I would recommend Cross-Cultural Solutions to everyone!

Flag as InappropriateWritten on June 18, 2008

 

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