SummerUKOPWashington UK, Tyne and Wear, England UK8,842 posts
Hey All!!
I'm in the states right now (I know some of ya already know that) and I'm hoping to do some voluntary work while I'm here.
I'm finding it very difficult to find anywhere lol Surely there must be lots of places who might need my iddy biddy help
Somewhere with accommodation would be preferable and I'm hoping you lot may be able to help with suggestions etc. Some of you may already be volunteering or whatever
annie_nswCoffs Harbour, New South Wales Australia528 posts
SummerUK: Hey All!!
I'm in the states right now (I know some of ya already know that) and I'm hoping to do some voluntary work while I'm here.
I'm finding it very difficult to find anywhere lol Surely there must be lots of places who might need my iddy biddy help Somewhere with accommodation would be preferable and I'm hoping you lot may be able to help with suggestions etc. Some of you may already be volunteering or whatever
There are a few helpful job websites also that will point you in the right direction with regards to work paid or otherwise
I'm in the states right now (I know some of ya already know that) and I'm hoping to do some voluntary work while I'm here.
I'm finding it very difficult to find anywhere lol Surely there must be lots of places who might need my iddy biddy help Somewhere with accommodation would be preferable and I'm hoping you lot may be able to help with suggestions etc. Some of you may already be volunteering or whatever
This is a very big country. It would help to know where you are at the moment, what kind of volunteering you're interested in and how are you getting on the internet?
ooby_dooby: This is a very big country. It would help to know where you are at the moment, what kind of volunteering you're interested in and how are you getting on the internet?
oops, my bad. It looks like you're in GA. Atlanta would be my guess. Mmm, well, you could head SSW to the gulf coast with a bucket and scoop some of the oil out of the water.
All 3 exist wherever you are. You'll find all 3 in the Blue Pages of the phone book. Each of the three also maintains contacts with various NGOs. Explore all the alternatives, maximize your pleasant charm (you will be dealing with government bureaucrats), and be persistent. This is your path of opportunity. Good luck!
All 3 exist wherever you are. You'll find all 3 in the Blue Pages of the phone book. Each of the three also maintains contacts with various NGOs. Explore all the alternatives, maximize your pleasant charm (you will be dealing with government bureaucrats), and be persistent. This is your path of opportunity. Good luck!
Englishman55Salisbury, Wiltshire, England UK6,405 posts
SummerUK: Hey All!!
I'm in the states right now (I know some of ya already know that) and I'm hoping to do some voluntary work while I'm here.
I'm finding it very difficult to find anywhere lol Surely there must be lots of places who might need my iddy biddy help Somewhere with accommodation would be preferable and I'm hoping you lot may be able to help with suggestions etc. Some of you may already be volunteering or whatever
Come to Italy..... I have plenty of house work here if you are voluteering and I will give you accomodation
Proudamerican100Somewhere, California USA570 posts
SummerUK: Hey All!!
I'm in the states right now (I know some of ya already know that) and I'm hoping to do some voluntary work while I'm here.
I'm finding it very difficult to find anywhere lol Surely there must be lots of places who might need my iddy biddy help Somewhere with accommodation would be preferable and I'm hoping you lot may be able to help with suggestions etc. Some of you may already be volunteering or whatever
There are lots of places that need volunteers. But finding one with accomodations will be the trick. Where did you want to search? Which state or area? Kind of worried you wandering around the U.S. alone Please be careful. I know that there are cultural differences and have seen some end up in jail here because what was exceptable where they live was not here Please tell me you are going to be ok.
I'm in the states right now (I know some of ya already know that) and I'm hoping to do some voluntary work while I'm here.
I'm finding it very difficult to find anywhere lol Surely there must be lots of places who might need my iddy biddy help Somewhere with accommodation would be preferable and I'm hoping you lot may be able to help with suggestions etc. Some of you may already be volunteering or whatever
Hi S... Hope youre having fun!!
Well, I volunteered for the local hospital in their offices until I was authorized to work. Just doing general clerical, marketing work, etc. I would recommend contacting a local health care foundation, maybe?
Will warn you though; they still expect a full interview procedure, references, and a US Social Security Card, bla bla bla. Its not as straightforward as you would think to just volunteer here!
SummerUKOPWashington UK, Tyne and Wear, England UK8,842 posts
Dagosto: Remember there are 3 levels of contacts:
Federal (US) State Local (county/parish, city)
All 3 exist wherever you are. You'll find all 3 in the Blue Pages of the phone book. Each of the three also maintains contacts with various NGOs. Explore all the alternatives, maximize your pleasant charm (you will be dealing with government bureaucrats), and be persistent. This is your path of opportunity. Good luck!
Thank you for that. I wouldn't have thought it would be so difficult to find places who may need help lol
I think I may need all the luck I can get... thanks lol
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I'm in the states right now (I know some of ya already know that) and I'm hoping to do some voluntary work while I'm here.
I'm finding it very difficult to find anywhere lol Surely there must be lots of places who might need my iddy biddy help
Somewhere with accommodation would be preferable and I'm hoping you lot may be able to help with suggestions etc. Some of you may already be volunteering or whatever