I had an amazing experience. It gave me a whole new perspective on the world I live in and motivated me to continue to pursue volunteer work. It was enriching, educational, and a lot of fun.
Kimberly O’Connor, India Volunteer
It is the experience of a lifetime, and you will be changed from the experience in the best of ways. I know that I am a better human being and more understanding from what I and others went through. I also feel like I changed a life or more, and that is the best feeling in the world.
Amanda Plagge, Ghana Volunteer
It was life-changing. I was able to live in a different part of the world, discover a different culture, eat new food, and meet many amazing people.
Melissa Littlewood, Morocco Volunteer
It was one the best experiences of my life. I love working with the college students. They made my time in China so much better. I could actually learn about the country from the local people. Also I learn about what they wanted to know about the USA, which was endlessly interesting to me.
Susan Harvey, China Volunteer
My experience was amazing, the trip changed my life and not only did I made lasting friendships I learned a lot about myself and about others.
Amber Alegria, South Africa Volunteer
My experience was one of the best of my life. I had an amazing time! What really stood out for me was the people I met. Everyone, from my fellow volunteers to the people children we worked with, was great!
Mark Valentine, Guatemala Volunteer
My experience with Cross-Cultural Solutions was life changing and unforgettable. Tanzania was an excellent country and I have no regrets with the program I chose except for the fact that I was only there for 4 weeks. I would have loved to have stayed much longer. The people were so friendly and the local volunteers made you feel right at home.
Molly Hampton, Tanzania Volunteer
My overall experience was extraordinary. I would rate it a 12 on a scale of 1-10. The relationships with people are what stand out from the program. I met and interacted with so many wonderful people and consequently feel my life has been so enriched. I feel blessed to have been able to be part of the program and to have crossed paths with so many of the South African people.
Juanite Carter, South Africa Volunteer
My three months in Brazil in 2006 have sculpted much of my life since then. I feel attached to the culture, the language, and the friends I made while I taught English with CCS. I still speak online with my students from Salvador, and it gives me great pride to know that I gave them the opportunity to speak English so that they too could have the opportunity to connect with people from other countries.
Jack McAndrews, Brazil Volunteer
One of the best experiences of my life, without a doubt. I was able to learn, help, and have a lot of fun, all at the same time.
Patrick Wood, Ghana Volunteer
We always think about doing these things, and the reasons we don't do them are much more insignificant than the reasons we do. If someone is considering volunteering abroad, I assume it is something they want to do, and should just do it! You only live once, and this is the best way to experience life. You understand the world and yourself so much better, and give back to the world in a way that will change you forever.
Staci Kufsky, Volunteer in Tanzania
When I came back from my CCS experience in Cape Town in 2008, I kept thinking about the kids at Blossom Street School who learn in English, which is a second or third language for nearly all of them. Already a teacher, I began to explore what it would take to get certification to teach English as a Second Language. I am happy to report that within one year I had added that certification, and I am now teaching ESL. Yes, volunteering changes the volunteers long-term, and often in ways they couldn’t have anticipated.
Glenda Blaisdell-Buck, South Africa Volunteer
Without hesitation the single greatest experience of my life.
Joshua Wheeler, Tanzania Volunteer
