[Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?

[Julie J.]

I might check into that.  It sounds closer to what I am looking for.  
I'm not sure about the Lion's part though.  I've recently left that 
organization.  I think I need some time and space right now.  Maybe by 
next summer though.

Julie



On 8/24/2012 7:30 AM, Pickrell, Rebecca M (TASC) wrote:
> Yes Julie.
> Check out RAMM Remote Area Medical Mission.
> They are everywhere and are run by the Lions Club, though you don't need to be a Lion.
> They always need people.
> Email me off-list I can tell you more.
> And I think it's great you and your son want to do this.
>
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>
> Hello all!
>
> I'm already thinking of what I want to do for my next vacation.  It
> won't be until next summer at the earliest, but I'm a bit over the top
> about planning. *smile*
>
> I'm interested in a volunteer experience based vacation.  I'm thinking
> something outside of the Midwest, possibly outside of the U.S. that
> would be working on a specific project to assist the local people with
> something that will improve their lives.  My teenage son and I typically
> travel together.  Neither of us has any particular skills involving
> construction, digging wells,  and the like. We are not involved with any
> church or mission group that sponsors this sort of activity. I am also
> not interested in a religion based experience.
>
> Has anyone done something like this?  Has anyone heard of opportunities
> like this?  I'm not sure where to start looking or even what exactly to
> call it.
>
> Thanks!
> Julie
>
>
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