Are there any peace-corps-like programs that you can take your children with you?

Question

I would like to join a volunteer program abroad with my husband and children. Does any one know of anything like this...or have experienced this?

Thanks!

I know of local volunteer programs and have participated in many, habitat, VA, children's services, relay for life, salvation army, etc. My children have found this rewarding. I am wanting to help them to see different world situations around the world and educate them on world culture while doing some good. Peace organizations only...I do not want to participate in any violence to stop violence as someone suggested and do not want to shelter them from 3rd world living conditions just because of the comforts we have here in the US. And I completely disagree with keeping "illegals" out of the country and won't participate in any of those republican ideals. So any other ideas out there?

Thank you!

Answer 1

Depending on the length of time you are interested in, most of the overseas volunter programs willing to allow entire families to go along are more missionary oriented programs run by religious organizations. Consider Habitat for Humanity - they have building projects in the US and around the world (website below). Otherwise, unless you have a major skill required in a special area, you will have to be very creative to find a billet.

http://www.habitat.org/ap/ap_gv_program.aspx

Answer 2

Peace Corps Like Programs

Answer 3

Yes there are a few just go to the website www.peacecorps.gov/


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there any peace-corps-like programs that you can take your children with you?

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Are there any peace-corps-like programs that you can take your children with you?
I would like to join a volunteer program abroad with my husband and children. Does any one know of anything like this...or have experienced this?

Thanks!

Answer 5

Depends on your skill, yes if you are a RN or MD.If not,then you don't have to look further than your own back yard to be of volunteer service , to teach your children true charity,not look for anything in return and to serve WHERE THERE IS A NEED..

Answer 6

Peace corps do not tolerate its members to bring their family because it will defeat their mission since their concentration will be divided.

Answer 7

US Army will give you assignments in Germany, Korea, South America, etc. Many of these places allow for dependants to come with you.

I know you said "peace" But soldiers ARE the ULTIMATE PEACE KEEPERS.

"It is empirically incorrect to say that one cannot achieve peace through violence. Indeed, without violence, one could never subdue or eliminate those who use violence against the peaceful." - Brooks Mick

Answer 8

the local food center. retirement center. VA Hospital... need more?

Answer 9

are you out of your mind?!?! you want to take your children out of the country to some 3rd world war zone. for what??? child services should take them away from you just for asking this question. you want to feel better about yourself why not take the family to texas and patrol the border to keep illegal's out. now that fun for the whole family.