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Volunteer in New York

December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Want to spend some of your New York vacation pitching in on volunteer projects that make a difference? From centrally located accommodations like The Sohotel on Manhattan which you can find on HostelBookers.com, you can set out to spend some quality time helping the locals recovery from nature’s fury or brighten someone’s day by feeding the homeless, providing coats for the needy, helping immigrants learn the language, cheering up the elderly or sharing your business knowledge with fledgling non-profit agencies. There are countless opportunities to volunteer in New York.

Refurbish the Green Spaces
Even before Hurricane Sandy ravaged the city, volunteers were helping “Green Up” NYC’s parks by planting trees, shrubs and native plants. Since the storm, efforts have shifted to clean up and replanting projects. To see what kind of park volunteer opportunities are offered during your visit, check the calendar on the NYC Parks website. In Jamaica Bay National Park, volunteers are being sought daily for repairs on the boardwalk that was shifted by tidal surges.
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Filed Under: Children, Community Development, Multiple Opportunities, Policy, Sports, United States

Volunteer Coordinators Needed in Sri Lanka 8+ Weeks Expenses Paid

October 22, 2012 by 2 Comments

Volunteer Coordinators Needed in Sri Lanka 8+ Weeks Expenses Paid

SLVolounteers offers projects including teaching English, working at special needs centres and children’s homes, and coaching sport.

All living expenses whilst in Sri Lanka are covered. Individuals must be able to commit to volunteering with the team for a minimum of 8 weeks.

SL Volunteers is a Volunteer Organisation in Sri Lanka, set up by a team of recent graduates. “We couldn’t find a volunteer organisation for students & graduates, that was ethical, provided training & was affordable. So we created our own.”
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Filed Under: Children, Medical, Sports, Sri Lanka, Teach English

Volunteer Opportunities in Huanchaco, Peru

November 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Otra Cosa Network is a registered Peruvian non-profit NGO (no. 11126841) and registered UK Charity (no. 1133680) whose goal is to connect suitable community-led projects with willing, capable volunteers in a way which truly benefits both parties. Our mission is to provide community projects with a supply of well-motivated volunteers with the right skills and experience to provide appropriate support to our projects and to give volunteers a genuinely worthwhile, affordable, satisfying and well-supported volunteer experience in Peru. Together we aim to offer life-changing provisions to both adults and children in the community-projects we partner and a life-changing social development opportunity for our volunteers.

We offer an introduction to Otra Cosa Network and life in Huanchaco upon arrival and can provide low-cost long-term accommodation options for our volunteers. Spanish language classes can also be provided and good prices with local teachers.

For more information on our projects please see www.otracosa.org or email volunteer@otracosa.org

Filed Under: Animals, Children, Community Development, Construction, Environment, Medical, Multiple Opportunities, Peru, Sports, Teach English, Volunteer

Volunteering in Rural Villages – Uganda (Fee)

September 7, 2011 by 2 Comments

Mzungu a charity working to provide quality volunteer travel opportunities in Uganda. We focus on displaced children, education, and community development in villages and rural areas around Uganda. We offer the volunteer the ability to provide these villages and people a much needed service at a very affordable price.

Our Charity was established to link like-minded travelers looking to make a difference in African villages where the need is greatest in Uganda while at the same time enjoying some thrilling adventure experiences while they are here.

Our volunteers can experience and take part in life changing service programs where the local staff and communities benefit from the volunteers as well as the financial assistance provided to them by means of supporting rural families and local projects.

Volunteer in Uganda in Kampala, Jinja or Kabale. There are many activities available to you as a volunteer including spending time at a our orphanage taking care of the children, teaching in rural schools, working on building and renovation projects for both schools and safe water, feeding children in a nearby village, and working on farming projects available all year around.

All of the people we work with face a variety of challenges in their lives; from education to health care for their children to safety as well as obtaining secure housing and healthy food. Like all people, they face these challenges with hope and joy as well as dissapointment and sadness. As a volunteer, you will face these and other issues together. You will be asked to challenge yourself and step outside of your comfort zone in many, many ways.

Volunteer Program Costs: We strive hard to keep costs low and offer you the lowest prices with professional services to volunteer abroad.

Secure your place with a one-time donation of $200 to register with Mzungu Volunteers.

Program Fee Uganda Volunteering- (Prices in USD)
1 wk | 2 wks | 3 wks | 4wks | 5 wks | 6 wks | Extra
120 |250    | 350     | 450     | 650   | 750    | 100
This small donation covers the volunteer’s food and accommodation during their stay with us. We look forward to having you and giving you this experience for a lifetime!

  • Accommodations

    Mzungu Volunteers Accommodations,modern and traditional homes .You will be sharing room with other volunteers (we have twin and four bed roomed rooms and outside safari tents).

  • Prerequisites

    Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

  • To Apply, Please contact Kennedy at kennedy@mzunguvolunteers.org or visit www.mzunguvolunteers.org

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Kenya Youth Volunteering (LOCAL FEE)

July 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Teaching Program

 

Other volunteer work available includes teaching at both primary and secondary schools. All children at the schools come from local villages {communities}.
Subjects taught include English, Mathematics, Science, Christian Religious Education, Arts & Crafts, Music and Social Studies. Volunteers are also encouraged to use their initiative to come up with extra-curricular activities, sports and other learning activities.
Women Empowerment &Elimination of FMG
Volunteers work in a rescue centre which accommodates  women and girls rescued from forced marriages and those rescued from forced Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) practices within the communities that practice among the  Maasai,Turkana,Samburu to mention but a few.
Volunteers teach girls the importance of being a woman in a society where they are highly undervalued. Women and girls are also taught hygiene, nutrition, small business skills etc.
The women at the rescue centers are smart and passionate. They are ready to educate their children, nurture their families and change their communities by engaging in small business projects, getting educated etc. Their passion and dedication will impress you. You will also be encouraged by their stories. Eg help in enhancing the status of some tribes like Masai people and the Masai tribe in society.
Volunteer in Orphanage Abroad
A large number of poor and disadvantaged children without homes are given refuge in orphanages and shelter homes being run by various non governmental organizations.
Volunteer in Orphanage Abroad
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Program description
A large number of poor and disadvantaged children without homes are given refuge in orphanages and shelter homes being run by various non government organizations throughout the world.
These are distressed children who come from difficult circumstances that detach them from the joys of childhood. These orphans require love, care, affection warmth and education. Volunteers working in our ‘Help The Orphans’ program Kenya, Uganda ,Ruanda,Burudi Ethiopia ,Congo, Sudan and Malawi among other African countries  will provide support to the underprivileged and uncared for children to alleviate their suffering by helping them live a dignified life . We do this by supporting the work of local community organization in Kenya through the placement of international volunteers.
Orphans are deprived of many opportunities necessary for their development. Volunteers can help them fill this void in their lives by assisting the staff in the orphanage in organizing educational tours ,playing indoor and outdoor games ,teaching them English ,giving them basic computer knowledge and educate the young kids in a play way method. Volunteers can give tips to the kids about personal hygiene and help them in keeping their premises spic and span. They also help the children with their homework and prepare them for school.
Your little help can be of great significance for these children, helping to make their present secure and future promising. Spend time with them. Receive their warmth and affection. Tell them stories. Share their dreams. Working in an orphanage is a truly fulfilling and enriching experiences.http://www.kvcdp.org/children.php
General program information
Program open to: Everyone
Age range: 16-60
Travel to site: Independent Travel
Is opportunity more independent or group orientated: Varies
No. in group: 3-4
Living arrangements on the program: Apartment, Group living, Home stays (living with local families)
How long does the program last?: Various Durations
What are the dates of this program: The program runs throughout the year and volunteers can choose to start on any date.
Benefits and advantages of the program:
An enriching experience for any traveler. Help and explore the country at the same time.
End of Program.
Homeward bond
After completion of your volunteer program we hold a debriefing session with other international, local volunteers and staff Here, participants say their good-byes, express their gratitude to other volunteers and staff,  share Experiences and come up with suggestions for improvements before being escorted back to their Hostels/Hotels /Homes awaiting flights or departures.

http://www.yhak.org/volunteers

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