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Volunteering in Africa?

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  • 07-02-2007 3:37pm
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    themarcus
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    I'm considering volunteering in Africa this year, does anyone know where there's a good forum or something to talk to people about it? I've researched a good few organisations, but I'd really like to ask a few people about their experiences with different programs in different places...
    Better still, has anyone here volunteered in Tanzania or somewhere recently??


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    dory
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    Bootsnall.com has a messaqge board. It's mostly about travel but there is a volunteering forum in there somewhere. I'm sure there'd be a few people the who could answer your questions.


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    themarcus
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    Cheers dory, I'll try that :)


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    FlutterinBantam
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    The Govt. are setting up a "one stop shop" in O'Connell St. to deal with inquiries on volunteerism.I don't know what the time scale is for start up ,but i gather from radio info that it would be sooner rather than later... 2007 I would imagine.


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    star gazer
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    http://www.dochas.ie/members01list.htm
    A list of organisations involved in development/relief work abroad.
    "Dóchas is the umbrella organisation of Irish Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) involved in development and relief overseas and/or in the provision of development education."

    http://www.volunteeringoptions.org/
    gives you a flavour of what's involved and helps point you in the right direction.


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