Email Sign-Up
Participant, age 17
“It was a really fun experience. I learned a lot about cooperating with others and how to act in other cultures.”2014-05-03T01:37:53+00:00“It was a really fun experience. I learned a lot about cooperating with others and how to act in other cultures.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-17/Participant, age 15
“CISV is a way to learn new things and new ideas that I have never heard before. It is also a place where I can express myself fully. “2014-05-03T01:46:23+00:00“CISV is a way to learn new things and new ideas that I have never heard before. It is also a place where I can express myself fully. “http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-15-2/Kathryn, age 17
“We do a lot of situation games, which are my favorite. They put you in uncomfortable situations, where people aren’t treated the same. It is that way in the world and it makes you more aware.”2014-05-03T01:36:52+00:00“We do a lot of situation games, which are my favorite. They put you in uncomfortable situations, where people aren’t treated the same. It is that way in the world and it makes you more aware.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/kathryn-age-17/Tom, age 27
“Allowing every individual person in a group to have a voice, no matter their opinion, age, etc.”2014-05-03T01:44:48+00:00“Allowing every individual person in a group to have a voice, no matter their opinion, age, etc.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/tom-age-27/Anya, age 12
“CISV is a place where no one will judge you about being yourself.”2014-05-03T01:49:11+00:00“CISV is a place where no one will judge you about being yourself.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/anya-age-12/Stephanie, age 26
“CISV has helped me realize the importance of listening and being quiet at times when that may not be my first instinct.”2014-05-03T01:47:07+00:00“CISV has helped me realize the importance of listening and being quiet at times when that may not be my first instinct.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/stephanie-age-26-2/Olivia H., age 14
“My partner and I are best friends. The other people in my delegation were awesome. Our delegations got along so well. When I talk about my CISV experience with my American friends think I actually have a special life.”2015-08-22T20:49:25+00:00“My partner and I are best friends. The other people in my delegation were awesome. Our delegations got along so well. When I talk about my CISV experience with my American friends think I actually have a special life.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/olivia-h-age-14/Ani, age 14
“The other people in my delegation were awesome. I could tell them anything. I was surprised by how much we (the youth delegates) controlled the camp. I learned advanced leadership skills and how to better make friends at Step-Up.”2015-08-22T20:51:14+00:00“The other people in my delegation were awesome. I could tell them anything. I was surprised by how much we (the youth delegates) controlled the camp. I learned advanced leadership skills and how to better make friends at Step-Up.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ani-age-14/JB Leader, age 17
CISV has impacted every facet of my life in the sense of making new friends, having new experiences, traveling the world and learning to be a leader. It has shaped me as a person.2014-05-03T01:35:06+00:00CISV has impacted every facet of my life in the sense of making new friends, having new experiences, traveling the world and learning to be a leader. It has shaped me as a person.http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/jb-leader-age-17/Ani, Step Up delegate, age 15
The best part was meeting and getting to know everyone. I was disappointed by how fast the time went. The other people in my delegation were amazing. I love them all. I learned better leadership skills and how to learn to communicate with the non-fluent English speakers. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to View Full →2016-09-15T13:52:24+00:00The best part was meeting and getting to know everyone. I was disappointed by how fast the time went. The other people in my delegation were amazing. I love them all. I learned better leadership skills and how to learn to communicate with the non-fluent English speakers. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations to View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ani-step-up-delegate-age-15/Carley, age 11
“Never judge a person by the cover and to always respect everyone and be nice to everyone.”2014-05-03T01:42:17+00:00“Never judge a person by the cover and to always respect everyone and be nice to everyone.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/carley-age-11/Bradley, age 17
“CISV has totally changed my life. It has make me way more interested in international affairs and that is what I am going to do with my life.”2014-05-03T01:38:20+00:00“CISV has totally changed my life. It has make me way more interested in international affairs and that is what I am going to do with my life.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/bradley-age-17/Lauren, age 16
“CISV is an organization that teaches kids how to be good leaders in their communities.”2014-05-03T01:46:46+00:00“CISV is an organization that teaches kids how to be good leaders in their communities.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/lauren-age-16/Gabby, age 14
“I learned about leadership and about myself and to be myself at Step-Up camp. I was surprised by how close the staff and leaders were with the delegates. I wish I could share the whole experience with everybody.”2015-08-22T20:50:48+00:00“I learned about leadership and about myself and to be myself at Step-Up camp. I was surprised by how close the staff and leaders were with the delegates. I wish I could share the whole experience with everybody.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/gabby-age-14/Participant, age 16
“CISV has given me the chance to evolve into the person I am today.”2014-05-03T01:40:49+00:00“CISV has given me the chance to evolve into the person I am today.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-16/Cecilia, Interchange participant, age 12
I wish I could share how much Interchange affected me. My partner and I became the best of friends and shared great memories together. The people in the other delegation were really fun to get along with. I learned that every culture is different and when in Interchange you have to go with the flow. View Full →2016-09-15T13:53:33+00:00I wish I could share how much Interchange affected me. My partner and I became the best of friends and shared great memories together. The people in the other delegation were really fun to get along with. I learned that every culture is different and when in Interchange you have to go with the flow. View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/cecilia-interchange-participant-age-12/Bradley, age 17
“CISV has made me more compassionate.”2014-05-03T01:39:09+00:00“CISV has made me more compassionate.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/bradley-age-17-2/11 year old Village delegate
“I learned to be peaceful, to solve quarrels without violence, create win-win situations and not to judge people.”2015-08-22T20:46:29+00:00“I learned to be peaceful, to solve quarrels without violence, create win-win situations and not to judge people.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/11-year-old-village-delegate/Carley, age 11
“CISV means to me that being family isn’t just blood.”2014-05-03T01:49:34+00:00“CISV means to me that being family isn’t just blood.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/carley-age-11-2/Olivia K., age 14
“I learned a lot about walking in other people’s shoes and world conflicts. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations that they should enjoy every minute of camp.”2015-08-22T20:52:08+00:00“I learned a lot about walking in other people’s shoes and world conflicts. I’d like to tell future CISV delegations that they should enjoy every minute of camp.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/olivia-k-age-14/Ben, Interchange participant, age 12
I wish I could share this experience with everyone in the world. My partner and I became very close. The people in my delegation were awesome. The people in the Italian delegaton were awesome as well. One of my best memories was teaching the Italians how to play American football. I’d like to tell future View Full →2016-09-15T13:54:00+00:00I wish I could share this experience with everyone in the world. My partner and I became very close. The people in my delegation were awesome. The people in the Italian delegaton were awesome as well. One of my best memories was teaching the Italians how to play American football. I’d like to tell future View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ben-interchange-participant-age-12/Ripley, Interchange participant, age 13
I was surprised by how close we all became. My partner and I were very similar. The other people in my delegation were really great and I hope we stay friends. I wish I had known how great it would be so I would not have been so nervous. I’d like to tell future CISV View Full →2016-09-15T13:53:03+00:00I was surprised by how close we all became. My partner and I were very similar. The other people in my delegation were really great and I hope we stay friends. I wish I had known how great it would be so I would not have been so nervous. I’d like to tell future CISV View Full →http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/ripley-interchange-participant-age-13/Participant, age 16
“CISV has become such a huge part of my life. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the friends I’ve make or experiences I’ve enjoyed.”2014-05-03T01:43:51+00:00“CISV has become such a huge part of my life. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the friends I’ve make or experiences I’ve enjoyed.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/participant-age-16-2/Brittney, age 22
“CISV has introduced me to wonderful people that I can grow with.”2014-05-03T01:39:49+00:00“CISV has introduced me to wonderful people that I can grow with.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/brittney-age-22/Sammy, age 16
“It takes courage to stand up and takes even more to sit down and listen.”2014-05-03T01:44:23+00:00“It takes courage to stand up and takes even more to sit down and listen.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sammy-age-16-2/11-year-old Village delegate
“I learned to be non-prejudiced, to respect others and their differences and to always choose kindness.”2015-08-22T20:47:01+00:00“I learned to be non-prejudiced, to respect others and their differences and to always choose kindness.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/11-year-old-village-delegate-2/CISV Volunteer
“CISV makes me believe that a better world is possible and because we’re actually working for it.”2013-09-01T01:54:51+00:00“CISV makes me believe that a better world is possible and because we’re actually working for it.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/cisv-volunteer-2/Emily, age 13
“CISV has let me travel the world and learn about others.”2014-05-03T01:40:19+00:00“CISV has let me travel the world and learn about others.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/emily-age-13/Rushil, age 13
“My interchange partner and I went to his river house and had a camping trip and also went on a metro. I learned how to get together as a team could help. The hardest part was leaving my partner. I wish I could tell future CISV delegations how much fun it is.”2015-08-22T20:48:27+00:00“My interchange partner and I went to his river house and had a camping trip and also went on a metro. I learned how to get together as a team could help. The hardest part was leaving my partner. I wish I could tell future CISV delegations how much fun it is.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/rushil-age-13/Bradley, age 17
“CISV is an organization that allows people to connect and learn about other cultures.”2014-05-03T01:45:39+00:00“CISV is an organization that allows people to connect and learn about other cultures.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/bradley-age-17-3/Olivia N., age 12
“The best memory from my interchange was hanging out as a group. My partner and I had a lot of fun together and I was disappointed when we had to leave Norway.”2015-08-22T20:48:02+00:00“The best memory from my interchange was hanging out as a group. My partner and I had a lot of fun together and I was disappointed when we had to leave Norway.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/olivia-n-age-12/Chris, age 14
“I think it teaches kids a lot of important lessons. It teaches that you can talk things out instead of fighting.”2014-05-03T01:37:28+00:00“I think it teaches kids a lot of important lessons. It teaches that you can talk things out instead of fighting.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/chris-age-14/Nico, Village delegate, age 11
My understanding of the world was broadened through CISV. I learned that I can change the world.2016-09-15T13:51:17+00:00My understanding of the world was broadened through CISV. I learned that I can change the world.http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/nico-village-delegate-age-11/Sidney, age 12
“A very valuable less that I’ve learned is one about awareness and not being selfish or close-minded.”2014-05-03T01:43:02+00:00“A very valuable less that I’ve learned is one about awareness and not being selfish or close-minded.”http://www.cisvjax.org/testimonials/sidney-age-12/-
Recent Blog Posts
Contact Info
1650 Margaret Street, Suite 302 PMB# 279 Jacksonville, FL 32204 Phone: (904) 616-1390 cisvjax@gmail.com