December 16, 2009 - January 1, 2010 January 6 - January 22, 2010 January 27 - February 12, 2010
The program for protecting the Marine Turtles is run since 1996 together with the Michoacan University and the local people of Colola Beach. This year again the international volunteers will work with the people of Colola village to protect the sea turtles. There are two kinds of turtles that arrive on the beach, the Negra (Black Turtle) and the Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle). The people involved in the project help by collecting eggs, burying them in the turtle camp, taking care of the baby turtles and doing some work collecting statistical information. In this frame, a group of international volunteers will be involved in the project as members of the staff, which means that the volunteers will be very involved in the project and the work. The goal of this project is to protect the turtles and to help run the conservation activities of the turtle protection program, promoting international cooperation and solidarity. The main work consists in collecting turtle eggs, burying them again in a secure place, and transporting the baby turtles safely to the sea. This will be carried out at night since the turtles do not get out of the ocean during the day (because of their natural predators, it is safer for the turtles go out of the ocean in the dark). Together with the people from Colola Village, the volunteers will seek for the turtles and take care of the eggs and the baby turtles. Local people, who are very friendly, work with the group and explain them what to do. Very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in the work for protection of the turtles are needed for this project. There are also some extra activities to be done with the local people in order to help improve the town such as setting names to the streets of the town or helping to arrange a multi-use playground for the children, and maybe some cleaning work, but this depends on the volunteers' initiative. The people of the town are very open to participate in other activities that the group of volunteers can propose, so any ideas will be welcome. Language: The official language of the project is English. Some Spanish would be appreciated. Location: Colola is a small town located on the Michoacan State coast, between Maruata and La Placita towns. It's a remote place that offers an excellent opportunity to be close to nature, on a virgin beach, with no tourism around. The closest city is Tecoman at 200 kilometers, but other villages such as La Placita that are closer (45 minutes by bus) can offer Internet connection.
Renovating a school and teaching children in Jepara regency
February 13 - February 27, 2010
Bandungrejo village is home to about 6,669 people and is notably surrounded by rice fields. The local people mostly work as farmers and traders, and they still keep local traditions and culture very much alive. The project site will be in an elementary school named SD N Bandungrejo 1. The school has around 270 students with 15 local teachers. The students are from 6 to 12 years old. The international volunteers will do renovation work in the elementary school, which will include painting of some classrooms and making bookshelves for the library. The group will be also involved in other activities like teaching English and playing with the kids. Focus will revolve around cultural and practice exchange, activities with the local youth, and the restoration of valuable classroom space for the children. Study theme: The volunteers will be introduced to the Indonesian culture and customs in general, with a special focus on the Javanese particularities. Some cultural visits are also foreseen.
The Austin Marathon will be held on the morning of Sunday, February 14, 2010 in downtown Austin, Texas. In addition to race day volunteer shifts, we have opportunities available at the Marathon Expo on Friday (2/12) and Saturday (2/13).
Our band consists of; Tammy-vocals, Dea-vocals, Tim-lead guitar, Larry-rhythm guitar, Bob-drums, Jim-bass guitar. We have been playing together for about 5 years now. We do mostly covers with some originals. We classify ourselves as being in the Christian Contemporary music genre. Feel free to visit our myspace page to see pics and hear some of our clips: www.myspace.com/puiband We also have a demo cd that is just about done.
*****To note; we have our own PA system to use when playing out, as needed. It is a full system; PA head, PA speakers, chords, microphones, monitors, etc.********
For booking: call Tammy 512-914-3952 (cell) 512-782-9737 (home) 512-464-8754 (work)
Organic gardening and forestry activities in the Solheimar Eco-village
April 1 - April 15, 2010 April 29 - May 13, 2010
Sólheimar Eco-Village, founded in 1930, is the first community in the world where the so-called able and disabled people live and work together. Inspired by the theories of Rudolf Steiner, Sólheimar has focused on cultivating both the individual and the environment and it is the first community in Scandinavia to practice organic farming. Today, Sólheimar (the home of the sun) is a charming village of about 100 inhabitants, renowned for its international, artistic and ecological atmosphere, which prides itself on its varied cultural, social and sporting activities. The village is only a one-hour drive from Reykjavik. The volunteers will mostly work in the Ölur Forestry Centre (the only organic reforestation centre in Iceland) and in the Sunna Organic Cultivation Centre. During the project, other tasks may arise depending on the needs of the community. The work in Ölur, and in the village as well, will mostly consist in building paths and planting trees in Southern Iceland Farm Forest. In Sunna we will be planting vegetables, eradicating weeds and other gardening work. Project language: English Age range: 18 and over
- help with the organization logo
- help designing fliers, brochures and other collateral
- help design/update basic website
- keep social media sites current and add content (facebook, twitter, ning)
- integrate all social media sites together to keep look and feel consistent
- assist with administrative duties in the office
The survey is designed for psychological research purposes as I am a graduate student in Clinical Psychology at Alliant University (CSPP) in San Francisco in the PhD program. This research is for my doctoral dissertation. For any comments or questions feel free to e-mail betrayalstudy@sbcglobal.net.
The goal of this research is to provide important information to professionals who need to assist those who struggle with the aftereffects of relationship betrayal.
Thank you for your time and participation.
Best regards,
Andrey Finholt, MA
CSPP Alliant, San Francisco
December 7 - December 27, 2009
February 1 - February 21, 2010
Ayurveda is a 5000 years old Indian health care system that is widely practiced even today. "Ayur" in Sanskrit means "life" and "Veda" means "science". It is a perfect Science of health and longevity. This holistic science is the knowledge of complete balance of the body, mind and spirit, including the emotions and psychology, on all levels. It includes in its consideration, longevity, rejuvenation and self-realization therapies through herbs, diet, exercise, yoga, massage, aromas, tantras, mantras, and meditation. According to Ayurvedic tradition, health is the balance of elements air, earth, fire, and water, and illness is an excess or deficiency of any particular element. Ayurveda treats illness at its source, rather than at the level of symptoms, and helps an individual to take responsibility for their own health and well being. Ayurveda is also known as 'Ashtanga Veda' (the word literally means 'Eight branches of knowledge') as it is divided into eight specialized branches. Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India several thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development in the world, encompassing the entire body, mind and spirit. It is the union between a person's own consciousness and the universal consciousness. The classical techniques of Yoga date back more than 5,000 years. The word Yoga means "to join or yoke together," and it brings the body and mind together into one harmonious experience.
International volunteers will be learning the Basics of Yoga and Ayurveda in these three weeks of the project. Every day, there will be topics covered by a professional master (the person in charge of yoga and ayurveda classes), which will be practiced by the volunteers. Yoga will be practiced every day. Apart from this, the volunteers will also help at the herbal garden and the nearby school. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local school in need of simple renovation work. The volunteers will also interact with the children teaching them basic English and Mathematics, Health and Hygiene awareness, environmental protection, etc.
I am a being in a male body, that had been disabled the past 20 years from severe depression, sugar addiction, and electro-magnetic sensitivity( so bad i have had to sleep in a van to get away from electric wires )......
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Beam me up Scotty.
Yes, i do keep my sense of humor, sometimes.
I am "asking" the UNIVERSE to provide me with a strong, caring, supportive, intelligent individual who can mentour me, encourage me, and contribute financially to getting my life back.
I have quite a story , many have told me to write a book. I only want your support, not pity.
I am strong, but crippled by some emotional things/depression/ shame/ severe sugar addiction, and 7 years of homelessness
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PLease e-mail me back here, and be strong, cause i will be a project that will take a few years to repair.
I know that when i recover , i will assist someone else in the future.
Thank you for reading this, and taking your time to communicate to me.
Job Description:
We are looking for a part-time researcher who can pull together various sources of information related, but not limited to, bleeding edge fields/industries and how they relate to event production. The researcher must also be able to source all work found and incorporate the information into a comprehensive document for company Event Producer.
Qualifications:
This position is a 5 hours of work is required per week with more hours available based on our schedules. Most, if not all, of the work will be remote.
Qualified candidate must be able to demonstrate online research skills, have strong organizations skills a must, the ability to multi-task and work quickly, highly self-motivated and extremely detailed oriented.
Benefit:
The goal of this opportunity is to provide the selected candidate knowledge, training, and experience with the intention of giving you a competitive edge over other candidates when they apply for future opportunities, in the field of research, proof-reading, technical writing, and/or fact finding.
Salem Orphanage Home was founded in 1992. It is based in Kisumu which is the third largest city in Kenya. Kisumu has a population of approximately 300,000 and is located on Lake Victoria almost on the Ugandan border. In Kisumu, there are many orphans who, without help, would have no future. Salem Orphanage is a home to about 130 orphans who lost their parents (usually to AIDS) and street children from the slums. There are primarily boys, due to the "preference" for girls as household labor help, and the difficulty for boys to stay at home if their mother marries someone other than their father. At Salem they are loved and cared for well, but the need is still so great.
Volunteer work: Volunteers' major duties include: - Responsible for day-to-day coordination of the Home to ensure efficient performance of the organization operation - Cooking for the children, washing the children's clothes and counseling - Teaching the children sports, drama and theatre - Farming and making "jikos" (cooking pots) The volunteers will be working from Monday to Saturday. The number of hours will be decided by the Home management. Special requirements: The Orphanage requires volunteers with counseling and teaching skills; preferably teachers in Math, English or Science and teachers for early childhood education and nursery schooling. However, we have an open policy and applicants with other ideas to share are also welcome to apply and will be considered. Volunteers need to contribute/initiate ideas and by that would be promoting the growth of the Orphanage. This is an opportunity for the volunteers to work at a community/grassroot level in capacity building and training in self-sustainability. Language: English Duration of the project: The program will run for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 6 months. The program is running throughout the year. Orientation: Orientation meeting will take place in Nairobi before proceeding to the project.
Care and support for abandoned children in South Vietnam
July 19 - July 31, 2010 August 16 - August 28, 2010 October 4 - October 16, 2010
Every few months, the monks find a new baby left in front of the pagoda gate. Ky Quang Orphanage is run by Ky Quang Pagoda, which was built in the early part of the 20th Century in 1924 and is quite famous in Ho Chi Minh City. The pagoda is now a place of charity for unlucky children and also helps treat diseases. Now, the pagoda is taking care and bringing up more than 200 children in the South of Vietnam. The children here have unfortunate backgrounds as many have been abandoned by their parents and relatives. The head monk sometimes receives phone calls from hospitals requesting him to take in abandoned babies. At the moment, about 200 children are living in the Pagoda, their ages ranging from 5 days old to 40 years old. 90 of these are orphans that are suffering from cerebral-palsy, blindness or Down's syndrome. At present, about 30-40 local children have a chance to study at Ky Quang as some local teachers teach Vietnamese for them in the morning. Volunteers will spend time with the children and help improving their English, organizing games and other activities for them. Volunteers will also help redecorating the houses and classrooms, planting vegetable, cleaning the area. Volunteers will get closer to the children’s life and try to build up wider horizon for the children and encourage them to learn better for brighter future. Project language: English Location: Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City Age range: 18 and over
PASTOR'S ASSISANT
ASSOCIATE MINISTERS
MINISTER OF MUSIC
PRAISE & WORSHIP LEADERS
PRAISE TEAM SINGERS
DRUMMER
BASS PLAYER
LEAD GUITAR PLAYER
PRAISE DANCERS
Please contact us @ 512.551.9806 or by email. Serious inquiries only please!
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
FG Global is a full service focus group & market research referral company. Our job is to help match individuals looking to make extra cash with companies that need to obtain the opinions of average people on a variety of topics. Some of these include food, beverages, electronics, clothes, services and more. To see what studies are currently recruiting, feel free to visit our upcoming studies page located at http://www.fgglobal.com/studies.html
Things that we do
* We help you to increase your chances of qualifying for upcoming research projects by sending you free, weekly emails about upcoming focus groups from several companies.
* By joining our database, you will also be contacted when a study we are conducting matches your profile. When contacted for a study you will be asked to complete a short screening questionnaire (either on the telephone or online) to determine whether or not you qualify.
* Because we understand you value your time, the companies we work with will usually offer a very generous honorarium as a way of saying thank you for your participation in their research studies.
Samcheok, Gangwon June 2 - August 20, 2010 September 1 - November 26, 2010
Samcheok is a city of tourism with beautiful beaches and a cave. But the standard of living is poor and especially, education facilities are not enough for the local community. The host organization is a local church and they run local children's center to provide educational and cultural opportunities to children. They offer not only studying with books but also various extracurricular activities to them. Musical team and Korean traditional music performance team, which are particular offering of this center, perform a road show for local people. The host wants to give the kids an intercultural experience through the volunteers' participation. You can also feel the typical warmth and kindness of rural Korean community.
Volunteer work: Together with Korean volunteer(s), the international participants will organize and manage cultural and education programs such as foreign languages (mainly English), outdoor activities, etc. for the children who attend the local Children's Center. The children at the center are mainly elementary school students and few middle school students. They normally stay at the center after school, from 2 pm until around 8 pm.
Any kind of activities and ideas are welcome, as long as they provide the local children with opportunities for cultural exchange. The local children are very open and interested about the different countries in the world.
Profile of the volunteer: • Previous volunteer experience with children (preferred but not necessary) • Interest about Korea (learning the language and culture in the local area) • Ability to teach and communicate in English (non-formal English teaching) • Initiative and active personality • Skills to manage club activities (e.g. music, dance, sports, theatre, etc.) • Flexibility and positive mind
About the position
The Arc of the Capital Area is looking for an intern for the 2009-2010 year or for Fall 2009. Intern placements will span across several programs listed below. Job responsibilities include working with clients, handling phone calls, hosting client events, representing the Arc at various functions, case management, and other duties as assigned. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the population we serve, case management, careers in the nonprofit sector and to network at monthly case management meetings and other community meetings.
About the Arc
The Arc of the Capital Area, a 501 (c)(3) organization, is committed to promoting independence and choice by providing individualized services to adults and children with developmental disabilities. The Arc of the Capital Area envisions a world where all people with disabilities and their families have the same opportunities as others to pursue full and productive live. Programs and services include Academic Coaching, Intake and Referral, Basic Needs and Crisis Assistance, Case Management, Community Living Assistance and Support Services (CLASS), Family and Caregiver Support, Guardianship, Juvenile Justice Services, Respite Care, and an Art Studio and Gallery.
Please send resume to Genessee Klemm at gklemm@arcofthecapitalarea.org or call (512) 476-7044 x 202 for more information.
Structured materials guide volunteers and students through 3 types of activities:
- fluency practice
- word study
- comprehension
Volunteer Opportunities:
Tuesday: Becker Elementary (South of Central Austin) and Wooldridge Elementary (North Austin)
Wednesday: Allison Elementary (South East Austin) and Odon Elementary (South Austin)
Thursday: Blackshear Elementary (Central Austin) and Wooten Elementary (North Austin)
Requirements:
Volunteers fluent in Spanish and the ability to commit to serving for 45 minutes once a week through early May 2010.
Interested volunteers should register at www.austinpartners.org. Once a Safe Schools background check is approved, the volunteer will be contacted about training and volunteer schedules.
Every week, volunteers and students work on reading, comprehension, and fluency.
Our program operates in approximately 16 Title I elementary schools throughout Austin.
Volunteer opportunities are currently available at:
Requirements:
Interested volunteers should register at www.austinpartners.org for the opportunity they prefer. Once a Safe Schools background check is approved, the volunteer will be contacted about training. We look forward to your help in the classroom!
A team of volunteers is in the classroom for 45 minutes once a week during Language Arts classes. Each volunteer works with a small group of 3 to 5 students. The teacher is always in the classroom to provide support. All materials and training are provided.
Program runs during the school year: volunteers are asked to commit through the middle of May. Volunteer opportunities are available at Webb Middle School located at 601 E Saint Johns Ave Austin, TX 78752( near IH35N & E. St. Johns, also near Highland Mall).
Classroom Speakers: Volunteers will speak to students about the benefits of a college education and what it takes to be prepared for college. Volunteer speakers are trained and provided with suggestions, but are encouraged to share their own experiences about their paths toward college and career.
Test Prep Tutors: Volunteers will guide small collaborative study groups with 3 to 4 students grouped by their specific academic needs for college entrance exams. Study materials including individualized study plans are provided. Tutoring sessions will be offered from October through May; there will be during and after school opportunities for tutoring. Volunteers may indicate a specific subject to tutor.
As a mentor and role model, you can inspire a child to develop new interests and career possibilities. Mentors have the great opportunity to learn about the issues facing young people today and potentially develop a lifelong friendship.
There are no special skills required to mentor a student. Mentors are special individuals who want to spend quality time with students in their community. Mentors are good listeners, caring friends and trusted adults.
Commitment:
Meet with one student once a week for 30-60 minutes at a pre-arranged time on the school site for the remainder of the school year. English and bi-lingual speakers are needed.
Before you begin volunteering at AISD schools, you must register on line at www.austinpartners.org for a Safe Schools background check. Training is provided before working with a student. After your background check is approved, we will contact you to register for a training session.
Feria Para Aprender
Saturday
February 6, 2010
10 am - 2 pm
Travis County Expositon Center
Community volunteers were an integral part of the success of the Feria over the last three years. We expect over 10,000 attendees this year and know that your participation will ensure that we have another successful event!
Volunteers will assist in the Reading Garden, Science Station, Career Corner, refreshment stand, registration, parking, or act as guides.
Volunteers will also be needed on Friday, February 5 to help set up the activities for the following day. Volunteers do not need to speak Spanish and can choose their own shifts which can, tentatively, be scheduled from 2pm-7pm.
Most needed items:
water
peanut butter
canned meat- chili, tuna, etc... pop tops preferred
diapers (adult and baby)
canned veggies
toiletrees
pasta and pasta sauce
beans
rice
healthy cereal
baby formula and food
You can drop items off at the following locations:
*632 W Front St. Hutto, TX 78634 (A R Machining, Inc)
*409 W Front St. Hutto, TX 78634 (ReMax Vission Office)
*Centex model home near the intersection of Carl Stern and S Creek Bend Dr.
Transmission Meditation is both a world service (Karma yoga) and the
most potent technique of personal development (Laya yoga) available
today. This meditation is a virtual 'hot house' for the spiritual
growth of those who participate on a consistent basis. It provides a
vehicle for service affecting the entire evolution of humanity for the
better.
It is a group service activity which 'steps down' the great spiritual
energies that continually stream into our planet. This transmission
process, which makes the energies more useful to humanity, is similar
to that of electrical transformers, which step down the power between
generators and ordinary household outlets. These transformed spiritual
energies are gradually lifting all life forms, changing our world for
the better.
Presently two men are meeting twice a week for this. We've been going at this location for a year now.
We welcome to anyone who wants to join us in this endeavor.
How do we do it? We sit in regular chairs or on a couch - and start off by saying the Great Invocation aloud together. Then we sit
quietly for about an hour - working at keeping our attention on our ajna centers (the chakra behind the eyes), while we are doing that - potent cosmic
energies are directed by members of the Esoteric Hierarchy of Masters to/through our chakras and out into the world wherever they can do the most
good for humanity.
We are doing a study on one of the latest Internet Business programs and we need you to help test its effectiveness! The best bit: it's free and we'll pay you!
Further details:
- Ground breaking product. This information has been heavily guarded for quite some time!
- Total length of the study is 8 weeks.
- We will pay you $300 per week to use the course. $2400 in TOTAL. Payments will be made weekly via check(we mail these every Thursday).
- No money is needed to invest in the program. We pay for everything. Everything is absolutely free of charge.
- Must be 18+ to participate.
In this online study, you will either view some photographs of people and places or read a recently published news article, and then answer some questions about related topics.
You may participate if you are 18 or older. The study takes most people around 8 minutes.
Reasons not to volunteer at Galaxy Dance:
1. You don't take volunteering commitments seriously
2. You don't really like dealing with people
3. You would prefer to volunteer in a drab environment with unfriendly people
Our band consists of; Tammy-vocals, Dea-vocals, Tim-lead guitar, Larry-rhythm guitar, Bob-drums, Jim-bass guitar. We have been playing together for about 5 years now. We do mostly covers with some originals. We classify ourselves as being in the Christian Contemporary music genre. Feel free to visit our myspace page to see pics and hear some of our clips: www.myspace.com/puiband We also have a demo cd that is just about done.
*****To note; we have our own PA system to use when playing out, as needed. It is a full system; PA head, PA speakers, chords, microphones, monitors, etc.********
For booking: call Tammy 512-914-3952 (cell) 512-782-9737 (home) 512-464-8754 (work)
Valleys of the Himalayas - where the heaven meets the earth. This small paradise is home to the Dalai Lama and to a significant Tibetan settlement in India. Dharamsala is set in the backdrop of the snow-clad peaks of Dhauladhar Mountains. It is the capital of the Tibetan Government in exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama.
In the first two weeks of the project, the volunteers will get the opportunity to learn about the Tibetan culture and the different issues related to the exile of its people and the re-settlement in India. There will be cultural activities and exchange with the Tibetan Youth with the support of the Tibetan Welfare Office. The project will also include an awareness campaign for the protection of the environment and solid waste management in cooperation with the Forest Department. Furthermore, the volunteers will support a local school in need with simple renovation work and interaction with the children (Indian children).
Finally, on the third week of the project, the volunteers will take part in a 4 day trekking activity around the mountains of Dharamsala and Triund.
Age range: 18 and over
March 8 - March 28, 2010
Location: Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, North India, 500 km north of Delhi.
Dharamsala is accessible by bus on a daily basis from New Delhi and other smaller cities of North India. The nearest train stations are Pathankot and Kangra Mandir. Delhi is the nearest international airport.
Job Description:
We are looking for a part-time researcher who can pull together various sources of information related, but not limited to, bleeding edge fields/industries and how they relate to event production. The researcher must also be able to source all work found and incorporate the information into a comprehensive document for company Event Producer.
Qualifications:
This position is a 5-10 hours of work is required per week with more hours available based on our schedules. Most, if not all, of the work will be remote.
Qualified candidate must be able to demonstrate online research skills, have strong organizations skills a must, the ability to multi-task and work quickly, highly self-motivated and extremely detailed oriented.
Benefit:
The goal of this opportunity is to provide the selected candidate knowledge, training, and experience with the intention of giving you a competitive edge over other candidates when they apply for future opportunities, in the field of research, proof-reading, technical writing, and/or fact finding.
We are doing a study on one of the newest weight loss supplements to see how effective it really is. In previous trials applicants lost an average of 19 lbs in 4 weeks.
Study will last 8 weeks and you will be compensated $1500 by check after the 8th week.
Eligibility requirements:
1) Weigh at least 120 pounds 2) Must be able to dedicate at least 20 minutes a day to record results 3) Must be age 18 years or older
Please respond with your AGE, SEX, and WEIGHT in the email.
Teaching English and cultural exchange in rural communities in Ubon Ratchathani
December 7 - December 20, 2009 January 4 - January 17, 2010 February 1 - February 14, 2010 March 1 - March 14, 2010 April 5 - April 18, 2010 May 3 - May 16, 2010
Ubon Ratchatani is one of the main cities of the Isan region, in the North East of Thailand, close to the borders with Cambodia and Laos. Although it remains among the most traditional areas of the country, it is also the poorest and less developed part in terms of infrastructure or industry; creating a huge rural exodus and migration from the Isan inhabitants to Bangkok. The Khueang Nai District administration wants to dynamize the Deng Mor rural areas and stimulate English learning through the international volunteers' presence. The main target group of the project will be young people and children. Inside this larger framework, each project will address the specific target group in different villages in the Deng Mor area. Cultural exchange is the main work of the project. The volunteers will discover the typical Isan culture and traditions, visiting villagers, farmers and local artisans, helping them in their tasks. The volunteers will also hold English teaching workshops for the children of several district villages. The exact nature of the work will depend of the needs of the village at the time of the project. Study theme: The volunteers will learn about the culture of rural Thailand in general and the traditions and specificity of the Isan region. Thai language lessons will also be given to the volunteers. Special requirements: A correct level of English language and the will to teach it to kids is obviously necessary. The volunteers need also to be motivated to discover Thai culture and to present the one of their country of origin. Leisure time: Leisure time will be organised by the volunteers with the support of the group leader. The closest city is far but accessible. The region isn't very tourist attractive as such but the nature is of extraordinary beauty: rice fields, small temples and natural parks are all over the region. New years Eve, according to the Thai Buddhist calendar takes place in April. The volunteers in the April group will have the great chance to attend the ceremonies and festivities in the village with the local population. Accommodation: The volunteers will be hosted in a traditional Isan house in the community and have access to the same basic conditions as any villager. Location: The Deng Mor sub-district area is about 20 km far from Khueang Nai city and 60 km north west of Ubon Ratchatani city, in the Isan region, North east of Thailand. Age range: 18 and over
The childrens' classroom consists of a short group social time (similar to circle time) with rotation through specific learning centers. There will be a 1:3 ratio (1 adult to 3 children). Volunteers work with special education teachers, physicians, a speech therapist and an occupational therapist.
We are confident that volunteers and participants alike will enjoy a morning of high energy, fun and engaging experience for the children and student interns.
Interested volunteers can learn more about The Learning Program at www.dsfoc.org, or our organization at www.dsact.com.
To volunteer or request further information please contact Hannah Hays, Volunteer Coordinator at hannah.hays@hotmail.com or call our office at 323-0808.
As a graduate student, I am conducting research on the development of psychological growth in cancer survivors. If you would be so kind to consider completing my questionnaire, you will need to meet the following criteria:
1. You must have been diagnosed with cancer (any type) at the age of 18 or later
2. You must currently be in remission without having had any prior relapses
3. You must have undergone and completed treatment for your cancer within the past ten years (i.e., surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, bone marrow or stem cell transplantation, biological therapy, hormone therapy, and/or immunotherapy).
4. You must not have any current clinical psychiatric diagnosis and must not have any other serious health problems.
If you are interested in completing my questionnaire or would like more information, please contact: Steven.Schmidt@uconn.edu.
We have been working very hard on the design of our new website. It should be launched in the next week. One part of the website offers our partners and website visitors the chance to view the contents of the collections we acquire. I have processed a couple of the smaller collections myself, but there are still more than 2,000 LPs, 45s and 78s that need to be processed!
We will be holding volunteering sessions every Tuesday and Wednesday night for the rest of December. I know that with your help we can get through our current collections by then! The sessions will start at 6pm and run for an hour or two. We'll have some food and refreshments, and of course thousands of records to listen to while we work.
To document the collections, we will be entering information into spreadsheets, which I will then tranform into searchable data on the website. Please bring a laptop if you have one. If you have Miscrosoft Excel installed that is great. If you don't, you can get the free, open-source OpenOffice at
It contains a spreadsheet application that we can use as well. If you don't have a computer, but are interested in volunteering, please come anyway because we can pair you up with someone that does have one!
Our first meeting will be this coming Tuesday, December 8th at 6pm. Our current office is located at
3103-A Grooms St
Austin, TX 78705
If you are interested in attending this meeting or any following meetings, please email us at audiopreservationfund@gmail.com or give me a call at (512) 731-9616.
i have 5 sisters and 5 brothers
plus mom,dad, grandpa and grand ma is in the nursing home
plus me equals 15 total
but lets just focus on the little one
times are hard if anyone can help
please.... kids will greatly appreieaciate it
estaphanie 8 yrs old: walmart gift card, bike with training wheels
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acecila 7 yrs old: bike with training wheels, learning laptop, barbies, walmart gift card
genesis 5 1/2 yr old: walmrat gift card ,bike with training wheels, doll house baby
josue 4yr old: motor bike from walmart, bi-linugal learning laptop, walmart gift card , children movies
Many other opportunities are available, including:
• Fostering (our greatest need and many supplies are provided)
• Screening adoption applicants
• Completing home visits
• Transporting dogs, locally and from other cities in Texas
• Attending training sessions
• Fundraising
• Helping at adoption events
• Record keeping
Please visit the volunteer page on our website www.texasgsp.org for more details or email gsp911tx@yahoo.com.
Guaymas 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
If you have started taking an SSRI (see list below for what is an SSRI) within the last two weeks, are having problems in your sex life, are over 18 and currently involved in a sexually active relationship, you qualify for our research study. We are looking at sexual functioning in people taking SSRIs. If you participate, you will be asked to read some information and fill out three surveys about your sexual functioning online on a secure, confidential website.
The study offers you an opportunity to receive information about your anti-depressant/ anti-anxiety medication as well as a chance to win a cash prize of $50. This study can be done online, at your own convenience in your own home.
For more information, please follow this link to the study website:
(Please note: if you participate, you will be asked to create a login for the survey website that consists of your email address. This information will be for your own use and will not be used to identify you or link you to your responses in any way).
The BBA is a sacred sisterhood dedicated to forming longtime friendships.We are ALL about having FUN and giving back to the Austin community. Since we are still in the beginning stages, it is essential that we find a Vice President, Treasurer, and 3 other sitting board members.
Requirements:
Must be at least 21
Must be enrolled in college courses(online or in classroom)
Must be dedicated and goal oriented
Anyone interested please email me, I would love to meet with you! Hope to hear from you soon.
- keep social media sites current and add content (facebook, twitter, ning)
- integrate all social media sites together to keep look and feel consistent
- assist with administrative duties in the office
Longhorn Landing is going to create their own "Flash Mob" that will be doing stuff like this (Check this link out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwMj3PJDxuo) all over Austin. The group will be top secret, and you will not know your "assignment" until the day of. It's SO much fun, and every assignment is optional. Let us know if you want to be on the contact list for each assignment. ALL participants get FREE t-shirts and whatever we are giving out for that event. Meeting place will change depending on the place. Some events will involve MORE meetings (i.e. doing a spontaneous choriagraphed dance, freeze in place, etc.).
Longhorn Landing Drum Circle!
Longhorn Landing is creating a large improv drum circle that will go around to different locations in Austin, TX (most likely UT Austin) to drum away while someone else chalks around them. All participants will get free food, drinks, and t-shirts (which we will be wearing)! For more details email Torrey @ longhorn_marketing@aspensquare.com or call 512.356.5500. All emails should have "Drum Circle" in the subject Line.
This will be a large improv, outreach marketing event.
email Torrey @ longhorn_marketing@aspensquare.com with your NAME, NUMBER, EMAIL, & AGE!
Kundapur is a town situated on the west coast of Karnataka near the beach, and very close to the Western Ghats (a mountain ridge). The Western Ghats is India's prime zone for bio-diversity, known for its number of animal and plant species in this region. A Marine Turtle protection project has been started here in co-operation with the Forest Department of the State of Karnataka. Over a 60-kilometer stretch of beach, surveys are conducted and the turtle nests are protected until the hatching of the eggs. In 2007, more than 1500 baby turtles reached the ocean safely thanks to the efforts of international volunteers. This year again we continue these efforts. The projects will also focus on spreading awareness to the general public and in the schools about the importance of turtles in the bio-diversity.
Age range: 18 and over
October 19 - October 31, 2009 November 9 - November 22, 2009 December 7 - December 20, 2009 January 11 - January 24, 2010
Location: Kundapur is situated 100 km north of the city of Mangalore, 300 km from Panjim (Goa), and 450 km from Bangalore.
Kundapur is accessible by bus/train from Mangalore, Bangalore, Panjim (Goa), and Mumbai. There are international and domestic airports in Mangalore, Bangalore, Goa, and Mumbai.
Online health promotion activity directory.
Listings include: support groups, social clubs, emergency resources, child care,
sports/exercise groups, arts/crafts groups, volunteer opportunities and more.
Organizing games and educational activities for disabled children in Hai Duong Orphanage
With about 1,000 disabled and orphan children coming from many parts of Hai Duong province, the Hai Duong Orphanage aims to provide basic education and vocational training to create employment opportunities for the children of different age groups. The orphanage has a wide variety of courses for children ranging from infants to 18 years old.
For example, children between the ages of 6 to 12 will be provided with educational courses, and the older children are able to attend vocational training courses at the centre.
While special education helps to lessen the burden of children’s families by teaching the disabled to help themselves with personal activities, the vocational training programs
enable handicapped children to earn their living and be able to live independently in the future.
Volunteers will help organizing games and educational activities for children in the orphanage and exchanging with local volunteers or staff. Sometimes volunteers can help with some renovation work.
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