Academic credit depending on institution. Tuskegee University, the lead institution for the program, is responsible for predeparture orientations. Countries with programs include Tanzania, Central African Republic, Swaziland, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Niger, Guinea, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Botswana and Zaire. IVS places individuals with development experience, especially in business, agriculture, health and management. Volunteers receive a monthly stipend, plus living expenses, vacation allowances, transportation and insurance.
Assignments are for two years.
Summer Programs in Ivory Coast. The Movement's 2-year volunteers run educational and cultural projects in partnership with disadvantaged communities. Two-month internship in U.S. headquarters is required prior to overseas placement. Crossroads offers volunteers a chance to meet and work with Africans on 7-week community workcamp projects in many African countries, including Uganda, the Gambia, Senegal and Ghana. They also place Black, Hispanic, Native and Asian Americans in professional positions with African development groups.