For Enrolled Volunteers
During the pre-departure process, you have a variety of resources to support you: your Program Manager, your Participant Handbook, myCCS account, and all the information below. If you have any questions, please contact your Program Manager.
Next Steps for Enrolled Volunteers
Review all the necessary steps for your CCS program.
In-Country Volunteer Policies
In keeping with our commitment to your safety, and also our commitment to provide the highest level of support to our Partner Programs and the community, we have implemented in-country volunteer policies. These policies are designed to protect the relationship between CCS volunteers and the community, recognizing national laws, cultural sensitivities, and the safety of all parties. Please review each of these:
myCCS Account
Login to your myCCS account—your personalized online portal—to submit your personal data, manage your finances, make payments, track your progress toward preparation, and more.
Payment Form
Use our secure online payment form to submit credit card payments toward your program fee. No login required.
Travel Medical and Trip Cancellation Insurance
Review details of your comprehensive travel medical and trip cancellation insurance.
Flight Arrangements
Research your flights and offsetting carbon emissions. Please purchase flights only after you have spoken with a Program Manager.
Passports and Visas
Confirm that you have a passport that is valid for 6 months after your scheduled return date, and check if you need a visa to travel to that country. Learn more about requirements for visas and passports.
Learning about the Country and Language
Longitude Books is an online bookstore which is conveniently organized by geography. They have expert book and map recommendations featuring hard-to-find maps, field guides, classic accounts of exploration, travel narratives, books on art and archaeology, novels, essays, and well-written academic books. Please select a destination to access our recommended reading list:
While it's not necessary to know the language of the country you are traveling to, we strongly encourage and recommend having at least basic knowledge. Rosetta Stone, a widely acclaimed CD-ROM and online language-learning software, offers comprehensive language tools and instruction. Learn more about the Rosetta Stone Language Software.
New Headings Online Store
You may find some useful items for your volunteer program at the New Headings Online Store. This online store was created by New Headings specifically for Cross-Cultural Solutions volunteers and their shopping convenience. You’ll find clothing, travel gear, and other useful items that can be found on your “What to Pack” list. It has everything from first aid kits to sarongs. You even have the option of adding the CCS logo to your items to give it a personalized touch. New Headings kindly donates 15% of all proceeds to the Cross-Cultural Solutions Scholarship Fund.
Visit their website at http://ccs.newheadings.com/.
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