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.
Duties vary considerably.
Volunteers from the U.S. and the former Soviet Union work with Habitat for Humanity projects in Ghana. The program's emphasis is on inter- cultural exchange and humanitarian outreach. Housing and small stipend provided. Special Urban Development Internships are also available. Applicant is responsible for travel and health insurance.