This is a question that keeps coming up as I talk about my Volunteer plans, and fundraising. A logical question, with a very logical answer. Most International Volunteer Organizations are non-profit, which means their success relies heavily on the contributions made by volunteers. Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) is non-profit, and to run this organization from the home office to each placement site takes a lot of money, and a lot of time. Upon signing up for my program, I was sent a packet of useful information. In this packet, there was information on the Moroccan culture, the placement site, what I can expect, contact information for the in-country drivers, and phrases I would find useful in-country. Needless to say, CCS is there guiding me from the start. Volunteers are given program managers to answer any questions,
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