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Volunteer Programs
Asia |
NGOabroad will be closed
August 16- September 16 so that we can visit our African colleagues. |
Most of our opportunities in Asia fit for everyone. International experience is not as critical as in
Africa.
Broad sketches & requirements are indicated. Email answered
Questionnaire & we can find one that is right for you.
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INDIA: Shangri La? A Model for Development This is a life changing place. It debunks the myth that a society needs lots of money to create a high standard of living. Make this your first stop: learn the secrets to their societal success then help transplant them. Their formula for success? High literacy. "We educate our people then all of our other social concerns-- health care, hunger, clean water--can be addressed." Come to a place where kids ask, not for candy, but for pens so that they can do their homework! This is a great place for families. Ways to contribute: Marketing handicrafts made in this community. Work with children. Teaching English, sports, computers. Nurse, Doctor. Construction, engineers. Writing skills. |
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"This was definitely one of the greatest
experiences of my life. Actually no, I lied: It was 'the' greatest
experience of my life. The people were amazing, the culture was fascinating,
and I learned & accomplished more than I ever thought was possible."
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NEPAL has many kinds
of peak experiences. Many people are drawn to Nepal's rugged beauty. After trekking and seeing the lives of the people, many say "How can I help?" Education is the ticket out of poverty here too. Our Nepali partners believe English gives kids a critical advantage. Come teach. Drawn to Nepal? Tell us your skills & interests We can likely make a customized volunteer experience for you. Skills needed: English speakers. TESOL & TEFL ideal but not required. Work well with kids. Social work. Counselors. Public health. Nurse. Medical students. Teach income-generating skills. Micro-finance. |
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INDIA: Sweat then Swim
in a Rural Village. Inside Micro-Loan Programs. 80% of India lives in the countryside. Gandhi’s vision was to create livelihoods in the countryside so that people did not flood into the cities looking for work and add to the teeming slums. This organization emphasizes rural livelihoods & needs help: raising goats & chickens; learning internet; teaching the children; teaching dance; digging latrines & well; learning new livelihoods. Bring your muscles! Great place for Gap Year & farmers! |
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Mohammad Yunis
just got the Nobel Peace Prize for lifting people out of poverty through
micro-loans in Bangladesh. This is a great place to see how
micro-loan programs work. Experience needed: support & problem-solve snags with women in micro-loan program; seamstresses to teach sewing; special request for massage therapists for weary bones at the end of long days in the field; tutors, childcare. Great place to help with Ayervedic clinic. Great for whole groups! |
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Light the Way Forward This group also understood that the first step in development is educational reform. They have harnessed solar power to warm & light this remote but sunny land. Come here to marvel at their ingenuity & commitment. They are a model of sustainability. Skills needed: Teaching! Both academic & vocational skills. Coaching ice hockey! Teaching English. Solar. Construction. Architect. People-that-love-people for work camps. Kitchen help. Maintenance. Gardening. Media; writing brochures, website... Sound recording. |
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CAMBODIA: Building the Roots for Peace in Children This country experienced tremendous sorrow & devastation. Though the children of today did not witness the devastation, the roots of peace can be built in the children to ensure that such devastation will not recur. Experience needed: People that love children. Psychologists. Social Workers. Art, play & recreational therapists. Teachers. People who can teach vocational skills & sports. Expertise in conflict resolution may be applicable. Also Needed: Entrepreneurial & Business wizards who can help create a sustainable organization—i.e. help develop the activities or products that will sustain the organization. |
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MONGOLIA Wide Open Space; Wide Open Volunteering Opportunities If you want to get away from Western culture this is the place to do it! This has lots of wide open space and room to breathe. Great for adventuring and mountain biking during your Gap Year. This is an intimate, safe setting so diverse in its volunteer requests and so willing to accommodate you that this is an amazing fit for many skills: Business; Agriculture; Veterinarians; Journalists; Nurses & Doctors; International Relations; Child & Youth workers |
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Need: Doctors, Nurses or Nurse Practitioners at Buddhist Monastery Tibetans that fled Tibet have transplanted and rooted in India. The rinpoche has requested a doctor, nurse or nurse practitioner to provide medical services in exchange for room & board. Nurses, midwives, nurse practitioners & doctors are needed in many places. Ask for a List of Opportunities. |
We have far more choices than are stated
on the Volunteer pages. Ask.
How the
Partner's Volunteer Program works:
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Frugal: 1/4th the price of most programs. See fees & how to apply. Challenging: harness your skills to tackle real & important challenges. Real Deal for "Grown-Ups": other programs offer group experiences & send a chaperone. We are for volunteers who want the real deal: willing to do both the grunt work & the glamorous; able to live humbly & make a real contribution. Personalized: rather than one-size-fits-all approach, we believe that if you are really going to make a contribution, we must match your skills to where they are truly needed. Flexible Schedule: You can go at any time of year though school schedules may create some constraints. Duration of your stay can be determined with the Host Director. Your schedule can usually be accommodated. Home Stays keep the cost down & deepen your understanding of daily life. Adventurous: We believe that you can immerse in other cultures if you are well prepared: Travel & Cultural Consults maximize health & safety. Transportation: Some people wonder who pays airfare. 97% of the time: the volunteer. Your host organization cannot afford to pay your airfare. 50% of humanity earns <$2/day. |
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