[Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?

Fri Aug 24 15:29:20 UTC 2012

Cheryl,  You do not serve your industry well. Peace Corps is not always a viable option. If you didn't know this, then you shouldn't put it out there. Peace Corps is a fine organization, though not everybody can or should sign up.  Some people are inelligable to sign up.  You can mention it as an option but "there is never always Peace Corps". 
I think Salvation Army also has some restrictions, I think (and I don't know this) that they do not welcome homosexuals. 
Just be careful with your advice and realize that your attitudes reflect your industry not just your personal feelings. 

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From: travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 11:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?

FYI, Certifications and training as a travel agent, all depends on the area I want to focus on, and yes I am quite aware of the Peace Corp, in fact, I have family in the Peace Corp. Especially over in the middle east. So I don't appreciate that e-mail at all.
Again, rudeness and nastiness will not be tolerated.
I would watch it, you are stepping on a fine line.

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> From: REBECCA.PICKRELL at tasc.com
> To: travelandtourism at nfbnet.org
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:02:57 +0000
> Subject: Re: [Travelandtourism] volunteer vacations?
> 
> Yes, my take away is the same as Julie's. 
> And the Peace Corps isn't always an option. 
> If you or your family work for the intelligence community, you can do nothing with the Peace Corps. 
> Ditto for the Peace Corps, they can never work for the intelligence community. 
> Julie needs to know this, because if she and her son decide to do Peace Corps, he will be closing down many career options. Fine if that's what they decide to do, not fine to make a decision and not be aware of the impact. 
> Peace Corps to its credit is very clear on this demarcation should you or anybody contact them. 
> Just please be careful with the advice given.  
> Cheryll, I'd hope as a travel agent you'd be aware of the Peace Corp and intelligence community demarcation. The fact that you seem unaware of it makes me wonder about the certifications and training needed to be a travel agent. 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:travelandtourism-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 10:56 AM
> To: NFB Travel and Tourism Division List
> 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.
> > 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 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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