Many CCS volunteers have successfully campaigned and had articles published about their fundraising efforts. Press releases are a great way to get the word out about where and why you want to volunteer abroad. For more information and tips, see our Media and Press Releases section.
Sample Press Release
Download the press release below, personalize and send out to local and national publications. CCS also has a Photo Library available for media professionals looking for high-quality, high-resolution photography from CCS international volunteer programs. To use a picture, click "Request Account" at the bottom of the page.
Articles Published about Past CCS Fundraisers:
Two teachers from Hartlepool, UK looking to raise funds for a CCS program to teach English to children in Ghana.
Hartlepool Mail Article
Another article from the same publication with an update about the local teachers, whose headteacher pledged to shave his beard to raise funds for them to volunteer. Hartlepool Mail's "Close Shave" Article
A group of social work students at a Canada university raising funds to volunteer over spring break in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
The Victoria Star Article
A pre-med students at a Pennsylvannia university raising funds for a health-related volunteer program in Thailand
The Times-Tribune Article
A volunteer from the UK, who is in a wheelchair, raised funds to pay for his volunteer program helping children in Peru to cover the costs of transport, medical insurance and logistical support.
The Welwyn & Hatfield Times Article
*Please note: There are many more great articles about CCS volunteers who fundraised in local papers found online (many charge a small fee to read but you can view short blurbs for free). Just do a search on Google News for "cross-cultural solutions fundraising" to see a list.
If you need any fundraising support contact your Program Manager. You can also read our fundraising FAQs. If you are not yet an enrolled volunteer contact us for further assistance.
