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Doctors Without Borders Volunteer

Patrick Said:

volunteer internationally or locally?

We Answered:

Try this group...

http://www.handsonnetwork.org/

They are wonderful and can match you to a group that needs help. Just an FYI, most volunteer groups that work with kids (Make A Wish Foundation is one) DO require that anyone in direct contact with kids meet an age requirement & that they pass a background check. Not that the background check is an issue but you may be asked to pay for one (I was).

You may also want to contact a local elementary school and volunteer to read to the younger kids or help with homework. The teachers really love the volunteers b/c it allows them a chance to get other things done.

When I was 16, I volunteered in a nursing home. I read to the residents, helped feed them and many times, just sat & talked to them.

Thumbs up & kudos to everyone who has answered!!!

June Said:

Doctors Without Borders (Medecins Sans Frontieres)?

We Answered:

Here is the official website. You can get much of what you need there. If you are still lacking information, you can just Google -- as we would!
http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/

Barry Said:

Does anyone know any good volunteer organizations?

We Answered:

Call the United Way in your county. They usually have a long list of organizations that need volunteers.

If you are in high school, look into the Student Conservation Association. They put you in a national park for 3 - 6 weeks; you do manual labor with a team; improving trails, clearing foreign plants, surveying animal populations, planting new trees. You pay for your air fare and food. The NPS loans you a tent.

Jack Said:

Does anyone know of any relief organizations where a college student can volunteer in the summer?

We Answered:

Yes, help your parents with expenses.

Douglas Said:

Is it hard to be accepted as a volunteer for doctors without borders/msf?

We Answered:

Sounds like you have a great plan! If you cannot get in with them there are many other worthy groups to join. Your choices are almost unlimited.

Leona Said:

Is there any volunteer medication organisation in kenya?

We Answered:

There is no medical anything in Kenya at all..

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