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A Closer Look at CCS Tanzania
Thursday, May 24th
4:00-5:00 p.m. EDT
WEBINARS
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Introductions
Ansley Easterlin Program Advisor
Alumna of CCS Tanzania
Alexandra Raab Program Advisor
Alumna of CCS Guatemala and Tanzania
Agenda
• Introductions
• Review of the Agenda
• About CCS
• About Tanzania
• Fun Facts About Tanzania
• Volunteer Work
• CCS Home-Base
• CCS Tanzania Staff
• Cultural & Learning Activities
• Free Time
• Questions & Answers
• Next Steps
About CCS
Our Approach Respecting Local Expertise in
Community Development
• Volunteer Placements
• Placement Process
• Partner Programs
• In-Country Staff
• Cultural Immersion
• Home-Base located in a residential
community
• Cultural & Learning Activities
• Fostering Relationships
• Flexibility
• 4 Programs, 12 Countries, and Year-
Round Start Dates
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.
About Tanzania
Our Two Tanzania Program Sites:
• Kilimanjaro
• Based in Karanga and Moshi
• Volunteer Abroad (2-12 weeks) and
Intern Abroad (3-12 weeks)
• Over 2,700 volunteers sent since 2003
• Bagamoyo
• Along the East Coast of Tanzania
• Volunteer Abroad (2-12 weeks)
• Over 1,700 volunteers sent since 2004
CCS Tanzania Experience the Warmth and Traditions
of East Africa
More About
Tanzania
The CCS Experience
Kilimanjaro & Bagamoyo
• Caregiving
• Teaching
• Community Development
• New for 2012:
• 2 week minimum now available!
Volunteer Work
Volunteer Placements in Tanzania Ensuring our Volunteer's Impact on the Community Remains Positive
CCS Home-Bases
• Lodging: Safe, cozy & colorful living
environment
• Resource Centers
• Meals: Three delicious authentic meals a
day by CCS staff cooks & safe drinking
water provided
• Transportation: Airport pick-up and
drop-off, and safe transportation to &
from volunteer placement
• Communication: Wi-fi & phone access
Your Home Away From Home Living arrangements, meals & more
CCS Home-Bases
• Karanga
• Moshi in Shanty Town
Bagamoyo Home-Base
• Bagamoyo is located in a safe,
quiet, residential neighborhood
Kilimanjaro Home-Bases
CCS Tanzania Staff
• Year-round CCS Staff & members of the
local community
• Director & Program Managers
• Thea Mushi, Country Director
• Cooks
• Housekeepers
• Licensed Drivers
• 24-hour Security
In-Country Support Providing Expert Support for our
Volunteers and Partners in the Community
Kilimanjaro
• Lessons on making batiks
• Historical site visits
• Local museums & markets
• Swahili language lessons
• Cooking lessons
• Guest speakers
Cultural & Learning Activities
Cultural Immersion Getting the Insider’s Perspective
Bagamoyo
• Cultural drum & dance (aka "Shaky Shake")
• Tours of the historical town
• Local crocodile farm, hiking, visiting with
Tanzanian traditional healers
• Guest lectures given by experts in the fields
of health and HIV/AIDS, education systems,
or gender issues.
Free Time
Afternoons & Weekends
• Weekend Safaris!
• Mount Kilimanjaro
• Hiking
• Zanzibar (near Bagamoyo)
• Beautiful Beaches (near Bagamoyo)
Exploring Tanzania A Chance to Explore the Community On Your Own
Enrollment & Pre-departure Support
• CCS HQ Staff were all volunteers before they were staff
• We work closely with local organizations to match
volunteer skills with the needs of the community
Support From Start to Finish
Program Site Specialists Program Site Specialists will prepare
you for your CCS experience &
answer your questions along the way.
Program Advisors Our Program Advisors are here
to help decide which country,
date & duration is best for you.
In-Country Support All our in-country staff members are
from the communities where we work,
living and working there year-round.
Alumni Action Network Become a life-long learner
about international issues.
Questions?
Next
Steps
Determine where, when, & for how long you want
to volunteer: www.crossculturalsolutions.org/enroll/enroll-checklist
Contact a Program Advisor
1-800-380-4777, Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EDT
Ansley: [email protected]
Alexandra: [email protected]
Upcoming Info Sessions
• San Jose, CA (May 26th)
• Philadelphia, PA (May 30th)
• Albuquerque, NM (June 7th)
• Fairfax, VA (June 10th)
• Newtown, CT (June 26th)
• Charlottesville, VA (July 22nd)
Find more events near you:
www.crossculturalsolutions.org/events
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