[Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?

Fri Aug 24 14:55:41 UTC 2012

I think it's rude of you to say that last time you checked the Red Cross 
and Salvation Army were in the U.S.  I happen to know that, but if I 
didn't I'd be feeling like a huge idiot about right now.  It's not helpful.

Perhaps I'm not making my inquiry clear.  Perhaps I don't know enough 
about what I'm trying to ask to ask the right questions.  Perhaps you 
have some problem with me and don't want to help. I don't know.

My Mom always said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say 
anything at all.

Julie

On 8/24/2012 9:29 AM, cheryl echevarria wrote:
> Last time I look the Red Cross was here in the US, and the Salvation Army.
> Places that need help like our farmers in this drought, etc.
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>> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:26:25 -0500
>> From: julielj at neb.rr.com
>> To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?
>>
>> Is there an organization that has opportunities in the U.S. that we
>> could go through?  I was thinking more about it and leaving the country
>> with my son will be complicated because of legal concerns.  I need to
>> read up more on that and ask a lawyer friend before I start seriously
>> consider traveling abroad.
>>
>> This is all very new to me.  If you have names of reputable
>> organizations I could check into, I would be very appreciative.  I'm
>> very comfortable with researching and planning.  I'm just at a loss of
>> where to start.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Julie
>>
>> On 8/24/2012 9:03 AM, cheryl echevarria wrote:
>>> understand about the Lions, not for everyone, we do have a Lions Group with the NFB.
>>> They do have a talk list as well. Just an FYI.
>>> Well there is always the Peace Corp.
>>> Red Cross, many travel professionals are working with Doctors without Boarders as well.  Many places work in the realm you want to go into.
>>> Cheryl
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>>>> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:58:18 -0500
>>>> From: julielj at neb.rr.com
>>>> To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?
>>>>
>>>> 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
>>>>
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>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 8:52 AM
>>>>> To: NFB Travel and Tourism Division List
>>>>> Subject: [Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?
>>>>>
>>>>> 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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