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vmartin
Review for Cross-Cultural Solutions, New Rochelle, NY, USA
I volunteered with Cross Cultural Solutions in Morocco this July (2014). It was a great experience! It is a very well balanced program. All volunteers were exposed to an understanding of the Arabic language, Islam, women's rights and Arabic writing. We learned about the Moroccan culture by participating in cooking classes and taking various field trips to points of interest in Rabat. Almost all volunteers taught English two hours a day at various centers and schools around Rabat. The staff is extremely knowledgeable, kind and committed to the program. I would definitely consider returning to Morocco with CCS as well as participating in other programs.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Have the staff include some seminars on teaching English to it's volunteers. Although I was in education for 34 years, I didn't have a background in teaching English. If the goal of the program is to bridge cultural understanding between the US and in this case, Morocco, mission accomplished. I think there is a lot to teaching English and it starts with being able to assess student levels and to have an understanding of language acquisition.
Would you volunteer for this group again?
Likely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Some
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Likely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2014
