Marlie's Volunteer Story at Changes for New Hope

March 23, 2011

Changes for New Hope, Peru

    Donations of all kinds are appreciated all over the world: sponsoring kids in other countries helps thousands upon thousands and travelling volunteers can certainly make a difference. These were my exact thoughts before I started my 7 month adventure off in Peru with my friend Dakota, not only travelling but volunteering wherever we went when possible.    We started off in Cusco for two weeks and then headed off to Huaraz where I may have spent the best 2 months of my life. We were there to volunteer with an organization called Teach Huaraz Peru, and through them we met ¨Crazy Jim¨. After the first night of meeting him, I understood why the family we were living with handed him the ´crazy´ in front of his name. Not crazy as...

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New Opportunity! Volunteer in a Rural Village in Ghana!

March 15, 2011

Compassionate Journeys, Ghana

We have new volunteer opportunities in rural villages in Ghana! Teach, provide medical care and education, create agricultural opportunites and more!Here's the link:http://www.compassionatejourneys.com/Rural_Projects_Ghana.html

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Libros para Todos - Books for Everyone!

December 15, 2010

Abriendo Mentes, Costa Rica

Friday, February 11th kicked off the distribution of the Libros para Todos book drive, organized in our area by Las Catalinas Development and Bahia del Sol Hotel.Libros Para Todos is a national effort, spearheaded by Grupo La Nacion, the national Costa Rican newspaper. The ultimate goal is to provide every child with donated books in the four core subjects, Spanish, Math, Science and Social Studies, for the 2011 year. Abriendo Mentes helped this goal become reality for Potrero, Tempate and Huacas.The day could not have been better. Drew and I were invited to the book distribution event in the Potrero primary school, and we were greeted with smiles, hugs and...

All of the Puerto Potrero School kids!

Some of the AM girls posing for a picture

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Social Workers Earn $50 Credit During March!

March 01, 2011

Compassionate Journeys, Ghana

Are you a licensed social worker? If so, we love you! For the month of March, which is International Social Workers' Month, we're celebrating you by giving you a $50 credit toward volunteer fees. This means you can teach in an orphanage in Ghana, West Africa, work in an AIDS clinic, pediatric hospital or leper village, or teach school children in desperately poor communities in Ghana for even less than our already incredibly low cost-of-living fees.To earn your credit, just find your dream volunteer opportunity at www.compassionatejourneys.com, then give us a call at +1(602)708-9664 and let us know. You must email us a copy of your...

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Volunteer to help the International Humanity Foundation from home

International Humanity Foundation , United States

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages/backgrounds to contribute to our organization from home. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki, CEO and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. Our at-home volunteers can be involved in a variety of online teams....

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Looking for a volunteer management opportunity? The International Humanity Foundation needs your expertise and vigour to direct one of our orphanages!

International Humanity Foundation , United States

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic graduates to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. IHF volunteers teach English, computer and math classes as...

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Become a Voluntourist in Kenya, Indonesia or Thailand

International Humanity Foundation , United States

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages/backgrounds to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Indonesia, Kenya and Thailand. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki (CEO) and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. IHF ‘Voluntourists’ teach English, computer...

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Volunteer to help children in Kenya, Thailand and Indonesia

International Humanity Foundation , United States

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is seeking forward-thinking, dynamic individuals of all ages/backgrounds to contribute to our orphanage and education centers in Kenya, Thailand or Indonesia. IHF has grown over the past 25 years under the visionary leadership of Carol Sasaki, CEO and the dedication of thousands of volunteers from around the world.IHF is distinct from other NGO’s in this field as we practice the ‘Pass it on’ ethos in marginalized regions. We offer the privilege of education to those who without our organization could not reach it. IHF has no central headquarters, as each center is a product of its environment and follows the cultural code and norms of its host country. IHF volunteers teach English, computer...

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March 03, 2011

Trashy Bags, Ghana

For most up-to-date news, check out the Trashy Bags blog at www.trashybags.wordpress.com!!

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BRYAN ADAMS MEETS GIRLS FROM IIMPACT

March 04, 2011

IIMPACT, India

Bryan Adams, the world famous Grammy award winning singer-songwriter, is an ardent supporter of IIMPACT. During his recent visit to Delhi Bryan Adams set aside some of his valuable time to share some very special moments with 16 IIMPACT girls from his supported centres, along with their teachers and members of the IIMP...ACT team. These young girls traveled all the way to the capital from remote villages in Rajasthan, visiting a large metro for the very first time in order meet with the singer.Bryan personally met and interacted with each of the girls. The girls presented Bryan with special traditional Indian musical instruments – the Sarangi and a Bansuri ; the singer was delighted as the teachers showed him how...

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