VOLUNTEER ABROAD

Cross Cultural Solutions

Countries: Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Peru, Russia, Tanzania, Thailand

Eligibility Requirements: enroll at least 60 days before start date; must be at least 18 years old (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult); see website for further eligibility requirements

Tel: 1-800-380-4777

Web:      http://www.crossculturalsolutions.org

Global Volunteers

Countries: Australia, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru, Poland, Romania, Sri Lanka, Tanzania

Eligibility Requirements: must be at least 18 years old (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult); able to work on a team; accept direction from local leaders; enjoy learning about new cultures and unfamiliar lifestyles; see website for further eligibility requirements

Tel: 1-800-487-1074

Web:      http://www.globalvolunteers.org

Jacksonville University (JU)

Countries: Bolivia, Philippines

Eligibility Requirements: GPA of at least 2.5 (3.0 for some programs); if lower GPA, applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from faculty to be considered; see website for further eligibility requirements

 Tel: 1-904-256-7295

Web:      http://www.ju.edu/departments/abroad.aspx

Habitat for Humanity International

Countries: Africa, Asia & the Pacific, the Caribbean, Central & South America ,Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America

Eligibility Requirements: must be at least 18 years old; see website for further eligibility requirements

Tel: 1-229-924-6935

Web:      http://www.habitat.org

Operation Crossroads Africa

Countries: Benin, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leon, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda

Eligibility Requirements: an interest in Africa; flexible and open with strong communication skills; must be at least 18 years old; see website for further eligibility requirements

Tel: 1-212-289-1949

Web:      http://operationcrossroadsafrica.org

The Peace Corps

Countries: Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central & South America, the Middle East

Eligibility Requirements:  must be at least 18 years old; U.S. citizen; see website for further eligibility requirements

Tel: 1-800-424-8580

Web:      http://www.peacecorps.gov

Note:  This listing is for informational purposes only.  USC does not endorse any specific volunteer abroad program and suggests that students carefully research any volunteer abroad program prior to submitting an application.