Cross-Cultural Solutions

· Cross-Cultural Solutions

Cross-Cultural Solutions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that addresses critical global issues by providing meaningful and sustainable volunteer service to communities abroad, and contributing responsibly to local economies.

· GoAbroad.com

GoAbroad.com is committed to providing the most comprehensive international education and alternative travel databases.

· CIEE

CIEE is a non-profit, non-governmental organization. Our mission is one shared by many in international education: "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world." To fulfill that mission, CIEE provides both outbound international education experiences for university students, faculty, and administrators, and study, work, and internship opportunities for people coming into the U.S.

· BUNAC

BUNAC's overseas work/travel and volunteer programmes offer students and young people an enriching and affordable alternative to package tourism.

· Transitions Abroad

Transitions abroad have work, study, travel and living abroad resources and links.

· Idealist.org

Idealist.org is the world's best place to find volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, internships, and organizations working to change the world.

· http://www.healthcarevolunteer.com/aboutus.php

Healthcarevolunteer.com is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit portal that connects all volunteers and job seekers interested in health-related volunteering or health-related work to appropriate opportunities. HealthCare Volunteer was accessed by thousands of volunteers and job seekers from more than 118 countries in 2006.

· http://www.projects-abroad.org/about-us/

Projects Abroad is the leading volunteer abroad organization. We offer a diverse range of international service projects, plus the opportunity to become part of one of our volunteer communities abroad.

· http://www.earthwatch.org/default.aspx

Earthwatch Institute is an international non-profit organization that brings science to life for people concerned about the Earth's future.

· http://www.globalexperiences.com/

Global Experiences is the world's leading provider of customized international internship programs abroad.

· Working Abroad.com

If you're looking for voluntary and professional work opportunities in over 150 countries world-wide, then, this is where it starts... WorkingAbroad is the international networking service for volunteers, workers and travellers, which offers you the ability to take action for nature and society.

· Go Overseas

GO! Overseas is a community driven website of like minded people who are all passionate about teaching, studying and volunteering abroad. GO! Overseas features a popular 'Help Me Find a Program' forum where users regularly discuss a wide range of travel topics, and a blog community where we have brought together a wealth of overseas travel experiences

· World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms

WWOOF is a worldwide network of organizations. They link volunteers with organic farmers, and help people share more sustainable ways of living. WWOOF is an exchange - In return for volunteer help, WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to learn about organic lifestyles.

Students and alumni are responsible for all necessary precautions when submitting a resume, interviewing and/or accepting positions listed on Internet websites or listservs. It is the user's responsibility to check the accuracy and reliability of information provided as well as the credentials and integrity of the organization. In addition, users are encouraged to check references provided by the organizations.

The Academic Advising and Career Center uses due diligence to ensure the integrity of potential employers and the positions they advertise. Advertisement of a job announcement on our website, listserv, or handout does not indicate an endorsement or recommendation. 2013

International Resources

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· U.S. Export Assistance Center: Sacramento: The U.S. Export Assistance Center in Sacramento is part of a large domestic and international network consisting of over 250 offices in 82 countries designed to support U.S. international business development needs.

· Centers for International Trade Development in California: The Centers for International Trade Development (CITD) have strategic units for international trade and assist thousands of companies annually in conducting international business. www.citd.org

· Sacramento Regional Center for International Trade Development

The Sacramento Regional Center for International Trade Development works with various international trade, economic development and small business service providers to assist new and existing exporters and importers in 11-counties surrounding Sacramento.

· The Federation of International Trade Associations: Welcome to the most comprehensive searchable database of International Trade Web Resources on the Internet. More than 8000 links to International Trade / Import-Export Web sites are annotated and indexed. www.fita.org/webindex/

· United Nations System of Organizations

This site offers an alphabetic index of websites of the United Nations System of Organizations.

· Directory of Development Organizations

This site is a resource guide to development organizations worldwide.

· U.S. Agency for International Development

USAID has been the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms.

· U.S. Department of Commerce

The International Trade Administration (ITA) is a sub-office within the Department of Commerce. ITA's mission is to create prosperity by strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements.

· U.S. Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security has more than 225,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector.

· U.S. Department of Treasury

The Department works with other federal agencies, foreign governments, and international financial institutions to encourage global economic growth, raise standards of living, and to the extent possible, predict and prevent economic and financial crises.

· Peace Corps

Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in emerging and essential areas such as information technology and business development.

· U.S. Department of State

The U.S. Department of State is focused on accomplishing America's mission of diplomacy at home and around the world.

· U.S. Department of Agriculture: Working with the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) is one of the primary ways to get involved in international issues with the Department of Agriculture. FAS works to improve foreign market access for U.S. products, build new markets, improve the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace.

· Volunteers Around the World: Volunteers Around the World (VAW) allows future nurses, physicians, public health majors, and anyone interested in the medical field to gain valuable experience. VAW is an NGO (Non-Governmental Organization) devoted to improving the standard of living for those that live in some of the most poverty stricken communities of the world.