[Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?

Fri Aug 24 15:04:07 UTC 2012

It was posted as being rude, you took it that way.
If you don't like the answers, then there is something called delete.
I will not allow rudeness even from myself, if it came across that way it wasn't, but your response was.
You have a great day!

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> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:55:41 -0500
> From: julielj at neb.rr.com
> To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?
> 
> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
> > SNG Certified - Accessible Travel Advocate!
> > Cheryl Echevarria, Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@echevarriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com
> > 2012 Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
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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
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Leading the Way in Independent Travel!
> >>> SNG Certified - Accessible Travel Advocate!
> >>> Cheryl Echevarria, Ownerhttp://www.echevarriatravel.com631-456-5394reservations@echevarriatravel.comhttp://www.echevarriatravel.wordpress.com
> >>> 2012 Norwegian Cruise Line University Advisory Board Member.
> >>> Help fuel the "Dream Machine" of the Imagination Fund by visiting www.nfb.org/imaginationfund to make a donation using your credit card ortext the word "blind" to 85944 and you will automatically donate $10 worth of fuel via your cell phone bill.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> 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
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> 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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