I am 13(turning 14 this sunday) and I want to actually help countries in need, not just donate some money. The issue is, is that I don’t believe in god so is there an alternative program, club, or something, or would they allow an atheist? Also I am looking to go on holidays, spring break and winter break.
Funding Your Volunteering Trip Abroad
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Volunteer Abroad
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What you need to know, and the skills you need to have, to volunteer abroad and actually help others (not just have a feel-good experience for yourself)
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#1 by Jack Moser on November 11, 2011 - 2:17 am
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You will have to pay for everything anyways, so go alone and get into an organization, like peace corps. etc, etc.
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I have done it before.
#2 by RaeDar on November 11, 2011 - 2:33 am
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I am also an atheist, and when I was younger I used to go on mission trips with my Presbyterian friend’s youth group. They did not require that I was of the same religion. But if you are looking for something with no religious affiliation whatsoever, I would try Habitat for Humanity or similar non-profit groups.
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#3 by ximena on November 11, 2011 - 2:53 am
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thats gonna be kinda hard.
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#4 by Jenny on November 11, 2011 - 2:58 am
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yep there are organizations, but you still have to pay flight and housing, food, etc. Peace Corps is the only free one, but I think you have to be 18.
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#5 by Deja45 on November 11, 2011 - 3:30 am
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There are many organizations out there that are not ministry based. This is a great idea and I commend on having a great care and heart for other people. Do you have an idea what country that you want to go to.
I will forward you some asap
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#6 by Becca on November 11, 2011 - 4:13 am
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dont join a relgious one those dick heads dont hand out suplies just bibles
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#7 by synister on November 11, 2011 - 4:51 am
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when devoting time to any charity you may want to start small and local, before deciding to go to another country. there’s a lot involved when doing overseas charitable work, and pretty much all organizations only send volunteers who have been with them for years and/or have certain skills pertaining to the area in which they are sent. (I.E. speaking the local language, some medical expertise, etc.) its very expensive to send someone overseas, so organizations are very careful who they send. if you want to make it overseas with any organization you have to put in a lot of volunteer hours with different charities. start small with local groups like the SPCA or nursing homes. there are a ton of charity groups locally that need volunteers badly. you may even want to check your school, they may be able to put you in contact with different groups.
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#8 by Jayne says READ MORE BOOKS on November 11, 2011 - 5:24 am
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Funding Your Volunteering Trip Abroad
(includes information on where to find credible programs)
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/fundingabroad.html
Volunteer Abroad
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/volunteer/international.html
What you need to know, and the skills you need to have, to volunteer abroad and actually help others (not just have a feel-good experience for yourself)
Community Service and Volunteering by Teens: How to Find Opportunities
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/teenvolunteers.html
Very detailed information that discusses your many, many options – the usual and many activities you probably never thought of. Includes instructions on how to find specific volunteering opportunities (with animals, with children, just for one day, etc.).
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#9 by jl on November 11, 2011 - 5:43 am
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Red Cross comes to mind.
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