Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences: Pre-arranged Volunteer Projects Throughout the World
- Multi-Country
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Locations Throughout the World,
Various cities in each country
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Varies per project, ~1 week - 1 year, Throughout the year
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 intercultural and communication skills (foreign language if applicable) * Experience in a foreign professional atmosphere * A reference from your internship company 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 intercultural communications * Support and development of self-confidence and personal skills
Qualifications:
Each destination has different requirements, but most internships require the following: * Be 18+ years of age (or adult/guardian consent for minors) * Be open to foreign cultures and living abroad * Have a high level of responsibility * Be dedicated to the full term of commitment * Basic foreign language knowledge helpful in most destinations. Intensive language lessons included for most programs, or can be added as an option before or during project
Cost in US$: varies per location
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Cost Includes :
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- Emergency evacuation services
- Excursions
- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
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- International travel
- Language instruction
- Living stipend
- Medical insurance
- Medical services
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
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- Registration fees
- Travel while in host country
- Written materials abroad
- Written materials pre-departure
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Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer: CE's volunteers want to provide a service to the local community that they are visiting, and gain a geniuine appreciation of the culture they are immersed in. They are flexible and adaptable and have a sense of fun, adventure, and humor.
Age Range: 16-75
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to - Multi-Country
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Letters of Reference
- Other
- Phone Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application
Post Services Include:
- Alumni Network
- Exit DebriefingAbroad
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"
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