Operation Crossroads Africa, Inc.: The Africa Program

Operation Crossroads Africa, Inc. offers a seven week volunteer project- The Africa Programme. The Africa Programme has three components: three orientation days before departure, six work weeks on a development project in the host country, and one travel week in the host country. The time volunteers will spend as members of a Crossroads group is designed to provide an immersion in the culture of the host community. Participants will be part of an international group made up of eight to ten women and men of various racial, cultural, regional, and educational backgrounds. Under the guidance of the group leader, Crossroads groups join with a community for six weeks on a project that involves local people and Crossroaders working together. All Crossroads projects are community-initiated, and volunteers will live and work with hosts who have designed the project.

Requirements

Duration
  • 1-3 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
90
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • None
Application process
To apply, applicants should submit to following materials to Operation Crossroads Africa, Inc: - Completed application form - An autobiographical sketch - Response to the application questions - Two recent photos - A letter from their physician attesting to the fact that they have received a comprehensive medical examination within the past six months and that they have no known physical or psychological conditions that would render them unsuitable to participate in the program. - Application fe

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
  • $2501-$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Ground transport
  • Meals
  • Orientation

Organization details

Operation Crossroads Africa's programs are designed to promote understanding of Africa and the African Diaspora based on the belief that one can truly enter another culture only by living and working in it. They have sent over 11,000 people to more than 40 African countries, 12 Caribbean countrie...

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