http://www.tipbin.com Share what you know http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/893 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:41:51 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/893 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/892 Our volunteers come from all walks of life, as students, career-breakers, and retirees. Here are some numbers regarding our participants: Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:36:49 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/892 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/891 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:32:18 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/891 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/890 As you have probably noticed in your search for a program abroad, the program fees charged by various organizations can vary significantly. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:27:52 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/890 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/889 The program fees cover volunteers' meals, accommodations, orientation, most in-country transport, and 24/7 guidance and support provided by our Program Coordinators in each host country. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:23:38 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/889 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/888 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:08:23 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/888 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/887 I started Cosmic Volunteers after volunteering for three months as a teacher in rural Nepal in 2000. It was my first trip outside the US, a real eye-opener in so many ways. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:03:44 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/887 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/886 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:59:30 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/886 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/885 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:55:14 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/885 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/884 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:51:04 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/884 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/883 Volunteering programs in the Philippines take place in the Visayas region, a beautiful area that is a 90-minute flight from Manila. The primary location for volunteers is Tacloban City. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:47:02 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/883 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/882 Nepal is a magical place with a mystery about this tiny Himalayan kingdom that draws visitors to return time and again. Nepal was the first stop for cosmic volunteers and it continues to be one of the most popular destinations. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:42:31 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/882 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/881 Guatemala offers cosmic volunteers the special opportunity to help out local communities while becoming immersed in the culture of Latin America. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:37:27 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/881 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/880 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:28:54 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/880 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/879 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. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:24:34 +0000 http://www.tipbin.com/tips/detail/879