2010 Pre-arranged Volunteer Projects Through the World

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

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.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

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-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

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"