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Over seas charity work

star gazer · 2004-01-06 11:47:29

I have to admit to never being overseas as a volunteer in a poorer country, but the thought of going would be amazing. No TV, no McDonalds, non of the creature comforts that everyone in ireland is used to. The opportunity to go to another country, a developing country and contribute to it's development would be special.…

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06-01-2004 12:47pm

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I have to admit to never being overseas as a volunteer in a poorer country, but the thought of going would be amazing. No TV, no McDonalds, non of the creature comforts that everyone in ireland is used to. The opportunity to go to another country, a developing country and contribute to it's development would be special.

here is a list of some charities that do charity work abroad with volunteers
page 2

this is the umbrella organisation for volunteering overseas dochas The site also has links to most if not all irish charities with volunteers abroad.

If anyone has experience of working abroad or has something to say on the topic, feel free...

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