Scott Burke, Founder & Director

I started Cosmic Volunteers after volunteering for three months as a teacher in rural Nepal in 2000. It was my first trip outside the US, a real eye-opener in so many ways.

The trip moved me so much that I decided to help others have the same wonderful experience that I had.

Since that Nepal trip, I've visited most of the countries where we now offer programs. I've met with local coordinators, visited project sites, stayed with our host families, and done lots of volunteer work myself, all the while gathering as much firsthand knowledge as possible about the cultures and living experiences for our future volunteers.

I hope you can join us abroad someday and have your own great experience. One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is hearing from volunteers after they return home, telling us what an incredible experience they had with our programs and the fact that they cannot wait to go abroad again.

Thank you for visiting our website and learning about our organization!

• Born, raised, residing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Graduate of William Penn Charter High School
• B.A. in Literature from Franklin & Marshall College
• Establshed Cosmic Volunteers in 2001
• 10+ years in the information technology field
• 2 brothers, 3 sisters, & parents in Philadelphia area