Building hiking trails in the Land of elves and fairies
May 20 - June 2, 2010The northernmost Fjord in the Eastfjords is called Borgarfjörður Eystri, where also the small fishing village with the same name is situated on. It is located in a dramatic spot, in between rhyolite peaks and the Dyrfjöll Mountains (1136 m). The area is very famous for stories of elves. Locals even believe that the queen of Icelandic Elves lived in the town. Álfaborg (Elf Rock), a small nature reserve is a tourist highlight of the area until now. Close to the town, you can also find the Islet Hafnarhólmi, a puffin colony with 10,000 pairs. Iceland’s best known artist Jóhannes S Kjarval grew up close to Borgarfjörður Eystri and took much of his inspiration from the area.
There are many hiking trails in the area. We will make a new trail along the seaside. We will also help the locals with all kind of small projects in the local community and will clean the coastline.
Project language: English
Age range: 18 and over
For volunteer opportunities in other countries please go to: www.cadip.org
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650,000 people are diagnosed every year in the US. Cancer Treatment centers are always very appreciative to receive caps for their patients and the patients even more so!!!
Most commerical caps are made for heads with hair and are made with wool or wool/blend. This can be uncomfortable to a patient as they can be scratchy. We want to give warmth, softness and comfort, so only acrylic, cotton, polyester blends are used. If the caps are seamless they can be worn to bed at night..called sleep caps.
My name is Cassie and I reside in central New Hampshire.
I so look forward to hearing from anyone who would be interested in volunteering their time for a wonderful cause. I will reply to your email as promptly as possible with further details and information.
I thank you so much in advance!!!! I await to hear from you.
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History
Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a small group of activists standing up to nuclear testing off the Alaskan Coast. These daring few effectively won a total ban on nuclear testing and launched Greenpeace's legacy of "bearing witness" to environmental abuse. We continue to use peaceful direct action, creative confrontation, and grassroots organizing to build solutions to global warming, toxic pollution, and destruction of our ancient forests and oceans. Today, Greenpeace is the world's largest environmental organization, with 2.9 million members in 40 countries, and continues to lead the way to a clean and peaceful planet.
Job Scope and Responsibilities:
Greenpeace interns are driven, outgoing, reliable, fast-learners, and passionate about the environment. Global warming interns will assist with critical interactive research, administrative work, and logistics to support our campaign.
What you gain from a Greenpeace Internship:
-Hands on grassroots organizing experience, references, and a letter of recommendation to build your resume
-Campaigning experience with the world's largest environmental organization, Greenpeace!
-Experience building citizen power in strategic districts nationwide to stop global warming
-An opportunity to explore a career in the non-profit sector, politics, community services, activism, grassroots organizing, or natural resource management
Specific responsibilities include:
Managing research projects, coordinating with global warming team leaders, assisting in recruiting staff over the phone, logistics coordination via phone and internet, materials production, and additional duties as assigned.
Application instructions:
How to apply:
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply immediately. To be considered for this unpaid internship, please email Jarred Cobb, Northeast Field Organizer, at jarred.cobb@wdc.greenpeace.org, subject line: INTERNSHIP. Please include your name, phone number, and email address and a brief essay about why you want to intern with Greenpeace and what makes you are a strong candidate. We ask for a 10-hour a week commitment (between the hours of 10am- 6pm, Monday-Sunday) for 2 months minimum (3 months preferred).
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Reconstruction of schools destroyed by Hurricane Jimena
January 13 - January 29, 2010Guaymas city has been suffering in the last years unusual weather phenomena. This year the hurricane Jimena has lashed the city of Guaymas leaving an important level of rain. 2009 is the year when it rained the most (in the last 50 years) and this caused an important damage to the population of Guaymas and to the city. The hurricane affected people of all backgrounds, leaving a lot of people in the middle of nowhere since they lost everything they had. Everything was affected, public buildings, leisure areas, houses, schools, there was no place that was not affected.
This international volunteer project is organized in order to help in the reconstruction of the city of Guaymas with the support of motivated volunteers. There are many things to be done since there were several areas seriously affected. We need help to clean beaches, to rebuild sportive spaces, to clean up parks and community spaces, to fix roads, to help in rural communities by giving health workshops.
After the hurricane, the children affected don’t have a place to continue their studies, they lost everything they had for their education: material, furniture, the roof collapsed and the walls were damaged because of the water and humidity. For that reason, at this first stage, the goal of the project is renovating and reconstructing two schools damaged by the Jimena Hurricane, so the children affected can return to their educative activities as soon as possible and in a clean and healthy environment, appropriate for their development and with the support of the international volunteers. This project will benefit 25 families for the first school and 180 families for the second school.
Volunteers will help with the reconstruction of the two schools affected. They will help with reconstruction activities such as painting walls, reforestation, and cleaning the schools. They will contribute to renovate these structures through scratching and painting walls, and will also do some artistic work such as painting murals on the walls of the schools with the help of local volunteers with landscapes and thematic appropriate for the children. The volunteers will also help planting trees and reforesting the affected area, making and putting signals and signs.
Age range: 18 and over
For more details visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-mexico.htm or give us a call: 617-502-0400 (US); 604-628-7400 (Canada)
For volunteer opportunities in other countries click here: www.cadip.org
Unfortunately, I cannot provide the wood, but would be willing to cut and split, and assist in transporting.
If you use firewood for heating, and need help, please feel free to drop me a line.
Send me an email if interrested and I will respond with my phone number.
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If you are between the ages of 18-45, you may be able to be in a research program at the University of Vermont! If you participate in the study, you will learn strategies to decrease your anxiety and quit smoking.
The study involves a total of 12 visits. You can earn up to $142.50 in cash, as you will earn compensation for 8 of the 12 visits. Free nicotine replacement patches are included in the brief 4-session intervention. For more information or to set up an appointment, please call (802) 656-0655 at the University of Vermont.
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The Champlain Valley Agency on Aging (CVAA) is a private, non-profit, United Way organization. We support people 60 and older in their efforts to remain active, healthy, financially secure, and in control of their own lives. CVAA connects older people and the services they need to live independently for as long as possible.
Thank you for your time. We look forward to hearing from you. ]]>
Mobius, The Mentoring Movement is a non-profit umbrella organization dedicated to developing a culture of mentoring in our communities. We recruit volunteer mentors to match with local children who would benefit from having an additional caring adult in their lives. Mobius also partners with area mentoring programs to provide funding, training and support.
For more information on Mobius and our affiliated mentoring programs, visit www.mobiusmentors.org or email me at Benji@mobiusmentors.org.
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Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Become a Volunteer Grandparent! Our Volunteer Grandparents are individuals who are 55 years and over who serve a minimum of 15 hours a week at community agencies such as preschools, child care centers, Head Starts and elementary schools throughout Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle and Washington counties with direct supervision from the agencies’ staff. Tasks depend on the age of the child, but are generally related to tutoring, mentoring and self-esteem building. Volunteers receive 20 hours of pre-service training, site orientation, periodic in-service training and a small non-taxable stipend that by federal law does not affect rent calculations or other benefits. Eligibility changes allow us to enroll more people then ever! Give us a call to become a Volunteer Grandparent1
Check out our website at www.unitedwaycc.org click “Volunteer Now” or email
fgp@unitedwaycc.org We are a program of the United Way of Chittenden County Volunteer Center
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At RSVP of Chittenden County, a program of the United Way of Chittenden County Volunteer Center, we know that people 55 and over come to volunteering with a lifetime of unique experiences to share. RSVP staff will provide you with personalized one-to-one help to identify where your time will make the greatest impact. We’ll help you match your interests, skills and talents with the volunteer needs of agencies in Chittenden County.
Check out our website at www.unitedwaycc.org click “Volunteer Now” or email rsvp@unitedwaycc.org
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The United Way of Chittenden County Volunteer Center will help you make a difference, meet new people, and have fun volunteering! Find the volunteer opportunity that’s right for you – once a week, once a year or once in a while. We have hundreds of opportunities for individuals, families, groups, students, and businesses.
What are you waiting for? Check our website today at www.unitedwaycc.org click “Volunteer Now” or email volctr@unitedwaycc.org
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Foster "parents" can make a big difference in these animals lives. A foster parent must provide a nurturing atmosphere that includes shelter, exercise, but most importantly love; it takes a special person who can provide all of this for a rescued dog and then give them up when a permanent home is found. Foster parents can also contribute immensely in placing rescued dogs in appropriately matched homes by observing their fostered dog’s personality traits. This information is essential in placing dogs in the right home.
If you are interested in becoming a foster home or a volunteer for Good Karma Rescue please call or email for further information---we are in need of caring and responsible people willing to help or bring dogs into their hearts, & homes.
Please see our website to learn more about us and to download an application:
goodkarmarescue.rescuegroups.org
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The CVAA is a private non-profit United Way organization dedicated to helping people age with independence and dignity. CVAA is the resource on senior issues for the Champlain Valley. CVAA provides Case Management , Meals on Wheels, Successful Aging Programs and support to seniors age 60 and older in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties and their caregivers. For information about services available for seniors 60 and older call the Senior Helpline at 1.800.642.5119 or go to www.cvaa.org.
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Organizing a youth sports program in Kilimanjaro region
Volunteers will be participating in organising and coaching sports to the young people in the community. Near the end of the project competitions will be organised (Sports bonanza) and the winner will be awarded. Painting and environmental cleaning will be extra activities. Sports tools and equipments might be a very good gift to the local youth. Bring a lot of ideas for possible games as well.
Study part: Human resources are the most important inputs in any production process. Once prepared and mobilised this recourse must be sustained. It must be protected from threats like HIV/AIDS, drugs, alcoholism and over population. Such resource must also be kept healthy ensuring adequate physical exercise (games and sports). This project will also focus on how this can be in reality by involving young people in the community. Please bring information from your community for sharing.
Free time activities: Volunteers will have some free time during the week and over the weekends to do things of personal interest. Options available can be cultural tourism around the region; safari to view wild animals in Tarangire and Manyara National parks, also there is a big possibility after or before the project to go to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Mount Kilimanjaro. Visiting Zanzibar Spice Islands is very important to make your Tanzanian experience complete.
For more details visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-tanzania.htm or give us a call: 604-628-7400
This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm]]>
Are you a SMOKER who experiences PANIC ATTACKS?
WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO STOP SMOKING FOR 12 HOURS?
If you answered yes to these questions and are between the ages of 18-65, you may be eligible to participate in a research study at UVM!
• The study involves 2 visits to the laboratory and a total length of approximately 4 hours.
• If eligible you may be asked to quit smoking for 12 hours.
• Participants in the study may be paid $40 in cash OR be given extra credit in a psychology course at the University of Vermont.
For more information or to set up an appointment, please call Teresa: 656-3831.
Please mention you are calling about study #33
Compensation: (1) Visit 1: $10 Cash; (2) Visit 2: $30 Cash.]]>
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If you are between the ages of
12 and 75,
and not well controlled on your current
asthma regimen, we would like to talk to you.
Compensation provided for time and travel.
Study related medical procedures are
provided at no cost to participants.
Please call Sarah today for more information at:
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effectiveness of two FDA-approved drugs for helping women become pregnant. You may be eligible if you are 18-40 years old
and have eight or fewer periods a year. For more information, please contact Dr. Casson at 802-656-7505.
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Wednesday, December 2 - 10 p.m. on to help set up
Thursday, December 3 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help decorate; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. - check in vendors, signage, etc.
Friday, December 4 - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to help at the door selling tickets
Saturday, December 5 - 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. to help at the door selling tickets and to act as general assistance (with vendors, etc.)
Sunday, December 6 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to act as general assistance (with vendors, etc.)
Sunday, December 6 - 4 p.m. on to help break down, help vendors take things to vehicles, etc.
Volunteers receive free admission to the festival (special evening activities require separate admission price)!
www.vermontinternationalfestival.com
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World Computer Exchange's mission is to bridge the digital divide for the world's poorest youth by collecting donated, working computers and building the capacity of schools and youth organizations in developing countries to connect and maintain them. By re utilizing computer equipment, we help the environment by keeping computers out of landfills.
For more details please visit http://worldcomputerexchange.org
World Computer Exchange is seeking a Coordinator who works with a Steering Committee to build the team of volunteers and plan team activities. This is a virtual position where the candidate can work from his/her own location. This position usually involves 2-10 hours per week. It is typically a long term position; most Coordinators stay on for 1to 2 years.
Skills:
1. Ability to work proactively & independently and work with a team.
2. Good organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks.
3. Strong interpersonal skills, especially in verbal and written communications.
4. Strong negotiation skills.
5. Experience in business management or project management would help.
6. Enthusiasm for technology and community service.
7. Reliability in keeping commitments.
8. Interest in learning about developing areas of the world.
9. Interest in extending the life of computers and keeping them out of landfills.
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World Computer Exchange (WCE) is seeking a Coordinator to build a team of volunteers to test computer donations and prepare them for shipping. This position usually involves 5-10 hours per month. It is typically a long term position; most Coordinators stay on for 1to 2 years. WCE will help recruit volunteers to help test and pack the equipment at our warehouse.
World Computer Exchange's mission is to bridge the digital divide for the world's poorest youth by collecting donated, working computers and building the capacity of schools and youth organizations in developing countries to connect and maintain them. By re utilizing computer equipment, we help the environment by keeping computers out of landfills.
For more details please visit http://worldcomputerexchange.org
Skills:
1. Ability to work proactively & independently and work with a team.
2. Good organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple tasks.
3. Strong interpersonal skills, especially in verbal and written communications.
4. Some technical skills with hardware would be useful but not required.
5. Experience in business management or project management would help.
6. Enthusiasm for technology and community service.
7. Reliability in keeping commitments.
8. Interest in learning about developing areas of the world.
9. Interest in extending the life of computers and keeping them out of landfills.
Please contact Sumona at sdey@worldcomputerexchange.org for more details. ]]>
Creative, entertainment and awareness activities in schools and kindergartens in Pondicherry
February 8 - February 21, 2010
This project is part of CADIP's International Volunteer Program: www.cadip.org
Pondicherry, one of the former French Colonies, is located on the East Coast of India. It is one of the most tourist places in the region and has a lot to offer to the visitor. Its laidback atmosphere and amazing beaches give it a very distinctive touch. It is also a prime location for learning yoga and meditation in one of its many ashrams. It is also the home of Auroville, a famous international community created by the Guru Sri Auro Bindo.
The volunteer project is organized in cooperation with an active local NGO in the field of education and renovation. In the past years many schools and villages have benefited from the work done by international volunteers, including the 2004 Tsunami-hit regions. A shelter for children and old aged people was opened in a village 10 km from the city, providing support to the poorer sections of the population in the district. The volunteers will be involved in various activities ranging from manual work at the center, creative and entertainment activities in schools and kindergartens and spreading awareness on issues related to education, environment protection, health and hygiene. The idea is to tackle the burning issues that the rural population is facing.
For more details, please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-india.htm
Volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org/workcamps.htm, t: 617-502-0400 (US), 604-628-7400 (Canada)
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Volunteers needed to teach impoverished children in Nepal
Samarpan Nepal - a nonprofit, community organization (NGO) working for poor, impoverished children and environment in Nepal - needs some teachers to teach the following subjects for our Samarpan Nepal Kids.
Subjects to teach:
Languages/English (basic courses like for primary or lower secondary school level)
Science
Mathematics
Drawing
Painting
Music, Singing, Dancing
Sports etc
Volunteering program start date:
All year-round (as teaching is our regular and ongoing program)
Duration commitment:
1 week; or +
Fees (pay after visiting our office in Nepal in person):
US$ 320 per week per volunteer
US$ 600 per month per volunteer
(Includes all meals and accommodation during volunteering; airport pick up and drop off)
(Does not include any airfare)
Food and Accommodation:
Host Home
Qualification desired on volunteers:
Knowledge of subjects intended to teach
No prior experience is needed
No intense knowledge of English language is needed
Detail:
Samarpan Nepal
www.SamNepal.org
Email:
info@SamNepal.org
SamNepal@hotmail.com]]>
Adventures await you in the Scout Programs of Adventure Scouts USA™. Go camping, take part in video game championships, build and launch rockets, make your own music videos and have FUN!
Adventure Scouts USA is a fully nondiscriminatory, co-ed Scout Program. Our Scouts choose their own activities. From basketball to backpacking, snowboarding to science, our Scouts do it all!
Our Scout Programs are nationwide and we want to bring a team to your area now! Would you like to lend a hand creating a team for neighborhood kids to participate in?
We feature three Scout Programs:
Discovery Scouts™ (ages 2 to 4)
Rising Star Scouts™ (ages 5 to 10)
North Star Scouts™ (ages 11 to 18)
If you want to be a positive role model and have FUN, contact us at 800-345-4099 or respond to the email address above. Discover more at www.AdventureScoutsUSA.org
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Forte International Exchange Association (FIEA) is a State-Department recognized student exchange program based in Washington, DC. Since 2000, we have brought nearly 2000 international students to the US to study in public schools and experience American life and culture. We are currently seeking families to host students starting in the Spring of 2010. These students are selected for our program based on high academic achievement, strong English abilities, and interest in American culture. Host families are eligible for a modest $50/month tax deduction, but the real rewards are intangible: exposing your family to another culture, sharing your home and family life with a visitor from abroad, and making a personal investment in global cooperation and understanding.
Host families come in all styles and forms, but they are all part of the process that leaves students and families feeling culturally enriched with a larger picture of the world.
Please visit our website for more information: www.orgsites.com/dc/forte or email alex@forteintl.com directly.
All interested families please contact us! Don’t miss this great opportunity!
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Educational and play activities for children in Mombasa
December 16, 2009 - January 7, 2010
Volunteer project: The volunteers will be involved in teaching the children English, sciences, math, counseling, playing and cooking for them. The participants will also assist the day-to-day coordination of the Home to ensure efficient operation.
The group will work 5 hours in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon, Monday through Friday.
No particular expertise or skills required. Participants should have a positive attitude, be ready to adopt and enjoy simple living conditions, be flexible and patient. However, specialized skills and expertise (such as counseling and early childhood eduction) will be used accordingly.
Cultural exchange: There will be cultural presentations where all the volunteers will have an opportunity to present their countries and cultures. Volunteers will be free to choose presentation methods like story telling, singing, dancing, drama, speeches, etc.
Location: Mombasa is located in the Coast province, about 8 hours drive from Nairobi (500 km). The Home is located in Bamburi, about 20 minutes drive from Mombasa town. Public transport is available. The closest hospital is 10 minutes drive. Markets, Post Office, Banks (ATMs), Internet and other facilities are located in Mombasa.The weather is generally hot and humid in Mombasa. The terrain is flat.
Age range: 19 and over
For more details and to see other projects in Kenya please visit: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-kenya.htm
For volunteer opportunities in other countries: www.cadip.org
617-502-0400
604-628-7400 ]]>
- November 30 - December 11, 2009
January 4 - January 15, 2010
These activities are combined with projects to help disadvantaged people at the Fisher Village, who are very poor and live in slum-boats on the Red river. This is done by giving them food, medicines, water filters (for clean drinking water), toothpaste, second-hand warm clothes and free showers in winter, etc.
The Red River is the biggest river in Vietnam. The delta is located in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The city continues to expand with many people coming from the countryside into the urban area. This however, is an expensive endeavor with the government imposing a tax on people coming from the rural area to prevent a massive influx of people. Some people decide however to come despite this financial situation and thus must live in house boats at the river to escape from having to pay. Since they do not technically live in Hanoi they must pay for school which is usually free until the age of 12. The entire family must work hours that most people would consider inhumane. The children wander the streets begging and collecting rubbish. An entire family barely makes $2 a day.
For more info and enrollment, please go to: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-vietnam.htm
To learn more about the international volunteer workcamps go to: www.cadip.org/workcamp.htm or give us a call: 604-628-7400
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effectiveness of two FDA-approved drugs for helping women become pregnant. You may be eligible if you are 18-40 years old
and have eight or fewer periods a year. For more information, please contact Dr. Casson at 802-656-7505.
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Our goal here at CVAA is to "help people age with independence and dignity." We serve individuals 60 and over in Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle counties. Our volunteers play an integral role in providing our clients with support and companionship through a variety of activities, such as friendly chats, assisting with grocery shopping, balancing checkbooks, going on outings, etc. The schedule is flexible and the rewards for both volunteer and elder are enormous.
For more information about volunteer opportunities, call Mia Brown at 1-800-642-5119 or email at Mia@cvaa.org. ]]>