volunteering with cross-cultural solutions: a canadian perspective, ccs webinar presentation
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Volunteering with CCS
Wednesday, July 25th
4:00-5:00 p.m. EDT
WEBINARS
www.crossculturalsolutions.org
A Canadian Perspective
Agenda
• Review of the Agenda
• Introductions
• About Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS)
• Why CCS?
• Alumni Panel Discussion o Kaleigh Dey o Erica Planteo Natasha Rollings
• Questions from the Audience
• Next Steps
Introductions
Alumni Panelists
Kaleigh Dey CCS Morocco (3x)
&Tanzania(2009-2012)
Erica Plante CCS Tanzania
(3 weeks, 2012)
Natasha Rollings CCS Intern Morocco
(4 weeks, 2011)
Jelayna Da SilvaProgram AdvisorAlumna of CCS Guatemala and
South Africa
Hien ThachProgram AdvisorAlumna of CCS
Costa Rica and India
About CCS
• Types of Programs Available • Volunteer Abroad (2-12 weeks)• Intern Abroad (3-12 weeks) • Insight Abroad (1 week) • Teen Volunteer Abroad (1-3 weeks)
• The CCS Experience• Volunteer Work• Cultural & Learning Activities• Free Time• Home-Base
• Information for Prospective Canadian Volunteers
• Program fee and tax-deductibility
Recognized LeaderOver 15 years and 26,000 volunteers
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.
Why CCS?
• Volunteer Placements• Deferring to the needs of the community• Partner Programs in-country• Skills & Interest Survey & Placement Process
• Support from Start to Finish• Program Advisors, Program Site Specialists,
In-Country Staff • Volunteer resources in-country such as the
Home-Base Resource Room
• Safety in a volunteer program• Our #1 Priority• Transportation, meals, and 24-hour staff
presence
Our Approach & Why It WorksRespecting Local Expertise in Community
Development
Respecting Local Expertise in Community Development
Ask Our Alumni
Some Questions to Get Started•How did you feel being prepared to travel by a US-based CCS staff member?
•Describe the last day of your volunteer placement and how it differed from your first day.
•How important were your fellow volunteers to your experience?
•How would you describe living in the Home Base?
•What was your favorite Cultural & Learning Activity?
•How critical was your Free Time to your experience?
•Describe the leadership of the CCS in-country staff.
•Offer a piece of advice to future volunteers.
Alumni Discussion
Kaleigh Dey London, ONCCS Three-Time Morocco Alumna, 2009-2011CCS Tanzania Alumna, 4 weeks, 2012
Type of Volunteer Work:Teaching and caring for infants and children
Fun facts:Volunteered abroad with family.
Quote:“I feel grateful that I was able to share my recent skills and expertise in the field of education with educators internationally. I believe the sharing of ideas will truly impact the students.”
Alumni Discussion
Erica Plante Guelph, ON
CCS Tanzania Alumna, 3 weeks, 2012
Type of Volunteer Work:Worked with people affected by HIV/AIDS and shared professional skills
Fun facts:Fundraised for program fee by ice skating!
Advice for future volunteers:“Take the chance to see everything you can! Use the travel books located in the resource center of the CCS main house, and really take the time to read all the recommendations.”
Alumni Discussion
Natasha Rollings London, ON
CCS Intern Morocco Alumna, 4 weeks, 2011
Type of Volunteer Work:Teaching and caring for infants and children
Fun fact:You can often find her hosting a CCS Info Session and sharing her life-changing experience. Plans to re-enroll!
Quote:“I am absolutely in love with Morocco, the people here are phenomenal, and I absolutely can't wait to come back. (To be honest, I just don't really want to leave....) ”
Questions?
NextSteps
Determine where, when, and for how long you want to volunteer: http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org/enroll/enroll-checklist
Contact a Program Advisor1-800-380-4777, Monday-Friday 9am-9pm EDTJelayna: [email protected] Hien: [email protected]
Stay In Touch
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youtube.com/ccsvolunteerabroad
ccscommunity.com
pinterest.com/volunteerabroad
Upcoming Events•Santa Monica, CA Info Session (July 29th) •San Francisco, CA Info Session (Aug 4th & 7th)•Albuquerque, NM Info Session (Aug 7th)
Find more events near you:www.crossculturalsolutions.org/events
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