I have been searching for an organization that will allow me to volunteer without having to pay a large amount of money. If I had the money to spend, I would just go volunteer on my own. The reason I need an organizations asisstance is my lack of resources. I am willing to volunteer for an entire year if I could just find the means.
2006-12-07 11:33:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
Yes, there is something you can do. Peace Corps is how I got started. Another really good option is Heifer International, which runs community volunteer workshops, community training, etc. across America. Check them out, and see if any of their programs interest you. They have extensive projects around the world, and could help you get started.
Heifer.org
Also, have you looked into Habitat for Humanity?
2006-12-07 13:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Hauntedfox 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Flipwhip is right--Peace Corps pays your way if you volunteer. But, a commitment to the Peace Corps is generally 24 months plus an 8 to 10 week in-country training. To join the Peace Corps you have to have skills that they are looking for--big in Africa right now are teachers and health workers. (I'm sure there are more skill sets, though.) To quote a Peace Corps Country Director, "Peace Corps is the experience against which you will measure the rest of your life."
2006-12-07 12:41:00 · answer #2 · answered by RPCV Pacific 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 00:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you looked into any ngo or religious organization. first you need to define exactly it is you want to do. second find out who does it. third figure out how you can be a part of it.
if you know which country (countries) you want to volunteer in there is a good chance their governments will have some resources for you. tried idealist.org? oxfarm? english teaching programs? sustainable development groups? african youth united? world african congress? aids campagins? economic enterprises? international companies? world bank? african communities where you live? foreign embassies?
2006-12-07 12:01:54 · answer #4 · answered by tidricka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are ALL KINDS of charity groups you can donate your time to. One is the Peace Corps, passport@peacecorps.gov.
2006-12-07 14:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by thewordofgodisjesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try U.N.V(united nations volunteers)
its a body within the united nations.
i met a few of them back in africa.they gave the organisation a thumbs up!
2006-12-07 13:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by tess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peace corps
2006-12-07 11:35:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the red cross
2006-12-07 11:40:41 · answer #8 · answered by parrotsarenoisy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trust me-forget that idea. You don't know what you are doing. If you can get there-you will be sorry.
2006-12-07 11:37:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋