International Resources
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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.
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GoAbroad.com
GoAbroad.com is committed to providing the most comprehensive international education and alternative travel
databases.
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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.
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BUNAC
BUNAC's overseas work/travel and volunteer programmes offer students and young people an enriching and
affordable alternative to package tourism.
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Transitions Abroad
Transitions abroad have work, study, travel and living abroad resources and links.
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Idealist.org
Idealist.org is the world's best place to find volunteer opportunities, nonprofit jobs, internships, and
organizations working to change the world.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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http://www.globalexperiences.com/
Global Experiences is the world's leading provider of customized international internship programs abroad.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 / ImportExport Web sites are annotated and indexed. www.fita.org/webindex/
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United Nations System of Organizations
This site offers an alphabetic index of websites of the United Nations System of Organizations.
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Directory of Development Organizations
This site is a resource guide to development organizations worldwide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Peace Corps
Peace Corps is more vital than ever, working in emerging and essential areas such as information technology
and business development.
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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.
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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.
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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 (NonGovernmental Organization) devoted to improving the standard of living for those that live in some of the most
poverty stricken communities of the world.
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