Why Volunteer Abroad - A Look at FAQs, Webinar

CCS Webinar Presentation on Volunteering Abroad with Cross-Cultural Solutions, focusing on frequently asked questions.

Presenters:
Claire Boyce, Program Advisor
Sharon N'Diaye, Program Site Specialist

Skip to indicated time to learn more on specific topics:
02:34 - Review of the Agenda
03:14 - Introductions of presenters
04:58 - AUDIENCE POLL: How knowledgeable do you feel about volunteering abroad?
07:33 - Why Choose CCS? A Recognized Leader in the Field
12:13 - Why Choose CCS? Our Approach to Volunteering Abroad
12:45 - Our Approach: In-Country Staff
15:16 - Our Approach: Local Partner Programs
20:27 - Audience question: What type of help can a volunteer offer?
23:31 - Our Approach: Cultural Immersion
23:51 - Our Approach: Home-Base Living
26:01 - Our Approach: Cultural & Learning Activities
30:02 - Our Approach: Dedication to Safety
31:50 - Our Approach: Healthy Meals and Bottled Water
34:55 - Why Choose CCS? Flexibility
38:39 - AUDIENCE POLL: How long can you plan to volunteer?
40:44 - Typical Experience as a CCS Volunteer
42:14 - Value of a CCS Program: What Your Program Fee Covers
47:05 - Program Quality & Satisfaction
48:54 - Some Ways to Fund Your Program
50:41 - AUDIENCE POLL: What type of prospective volunteer are you?
51:41 - Who are CCS Volunteers?
52:59 - What's New in 2012?
56:50 - AUDIENCE POLL: When were you planning to volunteer abroad?
59:14 - How Do I Choose the Right Program?
01:00:45 - Outline of the CCS Support Offered
01:02:59 - Questions from Registration Form including dietry needs, language fluency and disability needs
01:10:28 - Next Steps / Contact Information
01:12:14 - Questions from the Audience including volunteering with young children, weekend activities, and volunteer work questions

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• webinars
• cross-cultural solutions
• volunteering
• internationl
• volunteer abroad
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