Countries for Cosmic Volunteers Cosmic Volunteers offers international volunteer programs in 8 countries. Cosmic Volunteers is an international not-for-profit organization, founded in 2001 with operations in Ecuador, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, Vietnam. 07-31-2008 Tags africa, asia, international, latin america, volunteer countries
Parents Guide for International Volunteers We understand that as parents you have special concerns and questions about your child's volunteer program abroad. We have tried to address below some of the major issues that parents face as they research organizations and locations for their child's trip. As always, we encourage you to call or email us at anytime. There are no dumb questions, so please contact us!! 07-31-2008 Tags abroad, child, guide, kids, parents
Why Choose Cosmic Volunteers There are some great companies who do what we do, but none have our unique combination of affordable program fees and great programs. The cost-of-living is generally low in our program countries, so we feel it's just unfair to charge over 2,000 USD for programs that last only 2-3 weeks. 07-31-2008 Tags choosing, living, selection, travels, volunteer
Volunteering with Cosmic Cosmic Volunteers offers international volunteer programs in 8 countries. Cosmic Volunteers is an international not-for-profit organization, founded in 2001 with operations in Ecuador, Ghana, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, Vietnam. 07-31-2008 Tags cosmic, interns, internship, not-for-profit, volunteer
Teaching in Rural China The Teaching in China program places volunteers in schools in both urban and rural locations. There is a strong need for native speakers of English, so cosmic volunteers are a welcome presence at local schools. 07-31-2008 Tags china, chinese, english, language, teaching, volunteer
Volunteering in Peru Peru is a democratic republic in South America with a population of about 20 million. It is a geographically diverse country encompassing the highlands of the Andes, the jungles of the Amazon rain forest, and the Coastal Desert. Many of the volunteer programs are located in Lima, the capital of Peru, which has a population of around 8 million. 07-31-2008 Tags peru, south america, travel, volunteer overseas, volunteering
Kenya Volunteers Kenya is well-known for its incredible wildlife parks, but of course there is so much more to this wonderful East African country. Kenya has over 70 tribal groups and many languages, with English and Swahili spoken throughout most of Kenya. The country's capital city Nairobi is often referred to as the birthplace of humanity. And Kenya is one of Africa's more politically stable countries. 07-31-2008 Tags international, kenya, organization, overseas, volunteer abroad
Ecuador Volunteers Despite its relatively small size, Ecuador is one of the most geographically diverse countries in the world. It has the Andes Mountains, Amazon Jungle, pristine beaches, the Galapagos Islands, and a classic South American capitol city in Quito. 07-31-2008 Tags ecuador, intern, orphanage, program, volunteer, work
Volunteer in India Volunteer programs in India take place in the cities of Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Jaipur, Karnal, and Mumbai and in surrounding rural areas. Depending on the program, volunteers may be able to combine their placement with a rural and urban setting. 07-31-2008 Tags charity, india, indian, not for profit, rural, volunteers abroad
Vietnam Volunteers Vietnam continues to gain in popularity as a travel destination. Although the country's war history is remembered by locals and those abroad, Vietnam is a peaceful place looking to the future. The country has enjoyed economic growth since the government's Doi Moi reforms in the 1980's, while the culture is strongly influenced by Buddhism and Confucianism with strong emphasis on the family. 07-31-2008 Tags peace, travel, vietnam, volunteer abroad, volunteers
International Volunteers Volunteer abroad with cosmic volunteers international volunteer programs in Africa, Asia, and South America. Programs include teaching English,orphanages, healthcare, journalism, HIV/AIDS, conservation and more. Volunteer abroad and contribute to the world in a meaningful way. 07-31-2008 Tags africa, asia, international volunteers, not-for-profit, south america, volunteer