I live in the US, and have a stable job that pays well. I think Iwant to make it my career, but i've always wanted to visit other nations in the world. In particular I would want to contribute some of my time to help underpriviledge nations. My friend went to Guatemala (I think) with his church for only a few weeks to help them build houses and dig wells. He said it was one of the most fulfilling things he'd ever done. I think I'd like to do that for al onger term (six months to a year), but I don't want to leave my good job.
Has anyone ever done this? Are there ways to return to work? How could I get funding for my trip?
2006-12-13 10:59:07 · 5 answers · asked by nobodyneedsneoprene 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
I have. I use windfalls from side jobs to fund it.
For whatever its worth, I think we do as much harm as good, despite our intentions, in "underprivileged" nations. I've seen a lot of people who think they're doing good and in fact they're making a mess that the indigenous villagers are left with after "the good deed is done" and the visitors have gone. Viva La Difference.
Anyway...
You could approach your boss about taking a sabbatical....some employers allow it, others don't. In any case, you should expect to have to sell them on letting you leave for a period. By selling them, I mean you'll have to come up with ways to persuade them that it will benefit them to let you go and yet keep your job open for you when you return.
You could join the Peace Corps, too, if you like. That and through mission positions within your church are the only ways I know of getting funding. You definitely won't be living in style, regardless, and if you have a family and a mortgage, I hope you're prepared to give them up. :)
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2016-09-03 15:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is where my heart is. I am not able at the moment to go physically, but I generously support in a financial way. But one day I will like to go personally and stay a while. However, you should pray for guidance about leaving your job to do so, if you have a stable job and is not sure how you will find another. Prayfully consider it first. God bless.
2006-12-13 13:36:12 · answer #3 · answered by charmaine f 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes australia and the under privlidgedn miss understood mentaly ill. who need all the help they can get and when well they like to help others 2 so its a win win situation also one u dont have to give up ur job 4 or leave ur own country. u could volentear on week ends. Just contact a mental health service near u n ask what u could do.
2006-12-13 12:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that someone has, but it wasn't me.
2006-12-13 11:06:35 · answer #5 · answered by Allie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋