International Volunteer Projects 2010

  Argentina

• Cordoba: 
Cordoba

  Australia

• Other Cities in Australia: 
Rural Areas

  Brazil

• Southern Brazil: 
Rio Grande

  Costa Rica

  England

• South East England: 
Winchester

  India

• Other Cities in India: 
Delhi,  Bankura,  Calcutta

  South Africa

• Other Cities in South Africa: 
Johannesburg,  Namibia,  Botswana,  Rural Areas
• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

  Thailand

• Other Cities in Thailand: 
Koh Samui
• Bangkok: 
Bangkok
• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai

  Vietnam

• Hanoi: 
Hanoi

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: varies

Description: 1 week-1 year projects throughout Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, & Latin America. Includes: project set-up, donations, room, board, insurance, language lessons (in most locations), cultural activities, excursions, airport pick-up/transfer, pre-departure and local support.

Leave the planning to us, so you can be safe and comfortable while you maximize your time lending a hand to help the local community and gain a new perspective of your own life! We offer a wide variety of volunteer projects, including: environment/ecology, social services, orphanage & shelter assistance, construction/ maintenance, health/medical/dental, administrative, public policy, economy/business, education/tutoring, and more.

Highlights:
* Practical experience in the area in which you are interested
* Hands-on practice to improve and practice your inter cultural and communication skills (foreign language if applicable)
* A reference from your volunteer organization at the end of your term
* A broader perspective on world views
* Chance to learn other foreign cultural activities (ie: art, cooking, crafts, dancing, etc)
* Memorable experiences while traveling and seeing exotic sites
* Lifelong friends from all around the globe
* Advantages to your career path exemplifying your experiences, diligence, independence, and inter cultural communications
* Support and development of self-confidence and personal skills

Qualifications:
-You must be at least 18 years of age, or with parental consent.
-Enjoy providing a service and working with others.
-Capable to live and work in basic and sparse conditions.
-Foreign language helpful but not required.

Cost in US$: Varies

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"