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Location: Calgary
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Another task for the group will be the renovation and protection of some historic buildings in Gongcheng. This may involve repairing a stone road, clearing a yard or work on small gardens around the buildings, etc.
The volunteers will also help start a recycling bank in the area. First, they will help build and operate the recycling bank where the garbage can be separated or incinerated. Then the volunteers will run a campaign in the nearby villages about garbage separation and recycling, and the importance of keeping the environment clean. The volunteers can use their creativity and imagination to demonstrate that recycling can be fun, e.g making a fish from plastic bottle or paper, making a small flower from straw, making an apron from milk box. The group can also help to make recycle bins.
Location: Gongcheng Yao Autonomous County is located in north-east of Guangxi Province, bordering on Yangshuo town to the west, 108 km away from Guilin city.
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Volunteering program start date:
All year-round availability
Duration commitment:
1 week; or +
Qualifications desired for our volunteers:
Desire to make a difference
Aged 18 years or older
Healthy enough to work
Not suffering from a communicable disease
No prior experience is necessary
Contact details:
Samarpan Nepal
www.SamNepal.org
Email:
info@SamNepal.org
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Making a difference in the lives of Bulgarian orphans
Charity projects of CADIP will try to make a difference in the hard life of the kids in an orphanage in Bulgaria during their summer break.
"Rodopski pansion" provides home and care for disadvantaged children at the ages of 6 to 18. Most of the children are orphans or abandoned, some have mild to medium levels of learning or mental disabilities. The home also provides support to families who are temporarily unable to take care of their kids. The parents are being encouraged and taught effective parenting skills while the children stay in the social home. The establishment also runs a Crisis center, which serves as an emergency shelter for abused and traumatized children or those from problem families. Another program of the Social home is for social and professional integration. It prepares for independent living 17 - 20 years old youths who grew up in this or other similar facilities throughout the country. During the day they attend vocational training courses, but the volunteers may meet and spend time with some of them in the evenings and weekends. The socially disadvantaged background of most of the children is considered to be the reason for many problems, which they face in school, in their contacts with other people, in their everyday life. That's why the interaction with other young people from different countries while working, playing, learning together in the frame of an international volunteer project effectively supports their socialization and adapting to life in mainstream society. The main objective of the project is establishing intercultural social contact between the children of Rodopski pansion and the group of international volunteers from all parts of the world, as well as improving children's communication skills.
You and your creativity and lively attitude can be the best donation. Would you like to test yourself and get an unforgettable social experience? Would you like to find new friends? Don't wait! Join us now!
February 13 - February 26, 2012
August 6 - August 19, 2012
November 12 - November 25, 2012
Located in the central part of the state of Karnataka, in the southern part of India, Hampi is definitely one of the most interesting travel destinations on the map of India. It is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijayanagar, now declared a World Heritage site. The temples of Hampi, its monolithic sculptures and monuments are breathtaking. The Hindu style of architecture found at Hampi speaks of the splendor of the Vijayanagar Empire.
The volunteer projects in Hampi will concentrate on the protection of the cultural heritage site and on creating awareness among the locals and the tourists. The volunteers will be involved in cleaning the heritage surroundings, planting trees and plants, thereby converting dry areas into beautiful spots for an eye to rest on.
An awareness walk or street play on culture and heritage conservation will be performed by the volunteers. The work will require creativity and motivation from the volunteers to convey the message through drama, plays, etc.
Volunteers should be 18 years old and over
We're looking for people who have also:
- Voted in at least one federal or provincial election and/or
- Started to look for a family doctor or specialist and/or
- Read or heard a lot of health care stories in the media this past year.
If this sounds like something that would interest you, please contact Dr. Jubas at kjubas@ucalgary.ca or 403.210.3921 for more information. We'd love to hear what you have to say.
Location: Calgary
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Help, Learn & Discover is an organization which offers 28-day long educational and volunteer programs in Ecuador, South America. These programs are three-fold and provide students with the opportunity to Help those less fortunate, Learn about and gain firsthand experience in a specific academic area of interest, and Discover the diverse terrains of Ecuador during a tour of the country. Help, Learn & Discover currently offers three programs: Pre-Medical, Bio-Medical and Volunteer.
HELP
Each program contains a common volunteer component which enables students to offer help to communities in rural villages of Ecuador. Students fundraise in Canada and the United States and then travel to Ecuador in the summer to participate in a specific large-scale volunteer project. This year approximately 150 students will travel to Ecuador over a five-month period and help finance and build homes for underprivileged families in a rural Ecuadorian village. This rewarding experience will require students to take active roles in the construction of the project. Students work alongside local families and are able to watch the homes grow and become an integral part of the community.
LEARN
The Pre-Medical program is ideal for those interested in a future career in health-care. Students work alongside in observation with leading surgeons and other health-care professionals, shadowing through five different wards within a hospital setting. This program is ideal whether you're certain that you want to become a doctor, exploring the idea or just curious about medicine and health care. In the Bio-Medical program students enjoy a combination of the pre-medical program with a week discovering the unique species and ecosystems of the enchanted Galapagos Islands. Finally, with the Volunteer program students will use their extra week to work further with the community to help develop their homes and learn about their culture.
DISCOVER
To conclude this amazing journey, students will tour through the jungles, rainforest, and coastal beaches of Ecuador, testing their limits with activities such as hiking, bungee jumping, paragliding and surfing. In turn, students will discover more about themselves while learning all this beautiful and exciting country has to offer.
Programs are offered in select months of May, June, July, August and September of 2012. Please visit the website for information on specific dates, program structure, pricing and schedules of upcoming information sessions at your school. You can also view pictures and read about the amazing experiences of previous participants.
Information Session:
For further details about the program as well as an opportunity to ask questions and talk to those who have already experienced Help, Learn & Discover we will be holding our first information session at UofC on Monday, January 23 2012 in the in Science B building in room 142 from 4:00-6:00pm. Our final information session will be held at UofC on Monday, March 19th 2012 in Maggie Benson Centre 2294 from 4:00-6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you all there! You can also visit our website at www.ecuaexperience.com to take a look at what we do.
Requirements:
We are seeking motivated, hard-working and compassionate college/university students, or recent graduates, to join our team.
Due to the increasing popularity of the programs, in addition to completing an on-line application, students must participate in a short interview in order to be considered for admission. Apply early and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! Ability to read or speak Spanish is NOT a requirement.
website: www.ecuaexperience.com
Location: Ecuador
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February 1 - February 17, 2012 February 22 - March 9, 2012
For over 14 years this project has been organized in the Turtle Camp at Colola Beach with extraordinary results. This project is the source of many beautiful stories; hundreds of volunteers from all over the world had participated. The aim of this projects is to protect the marine turtles working in tight collaboration with the local population who lives in Colola Town or as they say "the place where dreams come true". Volunteers along with local people will realize activities to protect the turtles, and will help to ensure the survival of the turtles for the future generations. There are two species of turtles arriving to this area: Negra (Black Turtle) and Golfina (Olive Riddle Turtle), the size of the turtles vary from 1 meter to 1.5 meters long and the weight from 40 kg to 100 kg. Every turtle makes a nest of around 150 eggs. If you like nature, to spend time in an astonishing beautiful virgin beach far away from hotels and tourists, and witness the magic that nature had made for millions of years, this project is for you! The main work consists in patrolling the beach at night, finding the adult turtles and collecting the eggs, burying them in a secure place (vivero in Spanish) and setting the baby turtles free back in to the ocean. This must be carried out by night since turtles do not go out the ocean by day (because of natural predators, it is safer for turtles to get out the ocean in the dark). In collaboration with local indigenous people from Colola, volunteers will seek for the turtles taking care of their eggs and the baby turtles. Locals are very friendly and working with them is very pleasant as they explain to the group what to do. We need very motivated volunteers who really want to get involved in this project willing to interact with the local people and their culture. There are also some extra activities to do with the local people to help improve the town such as setting names to the streets or helping to arrange an all purpose playground for the children and maybe some cleaning tasks, but it depends on your initiative! Local people are very open to participate in other activities and volunteers can also propose their own initiatives, so your ideas will be welcomed! 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.
Reykjavik is a city full of energy, just waiting for you to experience it. Powered by heat from the earth below, with ever-changing weather sweeping across the landscape, its natural features are matched by the energy of its residents. Think of the qualities of a great city - fun, culture, nature, clean air - and Reykjavik has them in spades. All the advantages of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by the beautiful natural setting. In a country of only just over 300,000 people, the Reykjavik Capital Area has a population of about 200,000. However, since it's the only major city in the country, Reykjavik has a lot of the amenities that you would only expect to find in a much larger center elsewhere in the world. Reykjavik is the world's northernmost capital city and is centered on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Come at the right time of year, and in favorable conditions you will see the city's skyline silhouetted against the glowing, shimmering curtain of the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Reykjavik is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay to the north, while rugged lava-fields spread to the southeast. On a clear sunny day, the Snaefellsjokull glacier glitters on the western horizon like a crystal. The aim of this project is to give volunteers the opportunity to learn about the myths and legends of runes and the old Viking religion. Volunteers create runes out of Icelandic volcanic magic stones, producing enough for the participant to take one set home and to leave others in the cultural centre in Reykjavik. During the project, volunteers will collect volcanic stones from specific places in the west part of Iceland where nature has shaped and made really beautiful magic stones. Afterwards they will convert the stones into runes in the workshop in Reykjavik. The volunteers will learn about the history of the places where the stones come from, as well as the importance of the healing energy of the stones. The workcamp will include a visit to Snæfellsnes, the location of the glacier Snæfellsjökull, which is famous for the power and energy that many spiritually-minded people sense. It is said to be one of the seven greatest energy centres of the earth.
This project is a great way to learn about the energy of Iceland and the legend of the Vikings. Please note that all the tools, equipments and materials are provided.
There are Primary Committed Roles, Technical and Part time Support Positions.
As the future nominated candidate, I am a strong believer in communication and leadership. I believe in being original and setting a new level of standards while running a campaign that holds true to expectation, guidelines, and a positive and rewarding environment.
Primary Roles
• Campaign Manager
• Fundraising Coordinator
• Official Agent
• Chief Financial Officer
• Office Coordinator
• Communications Coordinator
• Election Day Coordinator
• Poll Organization Team Leader
• Door Canvass Coordinator
• Telephone Canvass Coordinator
• Literature Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Sign Coordinator
• Candidate Scheduler
• Special Events Coordinator
• Hospitality Coordinator
• Strategy Advisers
Support Roles
• Phone canvassers
• Door Canvassers
• Sign distribution and maintenance
• Hospitality
Studio Bollywood iDance, an organization that strongly believes in giving back to the community, is looking for Volunteers for their 3rd Annual Dance Extravaganza called ONE -- Rhythm of World Dance on May 26, 2012 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, benefitting the Calgary SCOPE Society, a non-profit company that looks after developmentally disabled Calgarians and their families. ONE provides a professional stage for the established and upcoming talent of Alberta, from diverse cultures.
Volunteers are a major part of the ONE show, and are essential to making this event a success. The last 2 shows by the company saw 214 and 300 dance volunteer participants respectively, apart from the other volunteers for the events.
Studio Bollywood is looking for Volunteers with some Sales & Marketing background for the acquisition of Sponsorship from Corporate and other establishments and Sales promotions of tickets for the event. Experience is not always necessary, more importantly, is the passion for achievement, which would be evident in the extra -curricular activities and/or in your work experience.
As a volunteer for the ONE show:
•Acquisition of Sponsorship for the event (Financial and Media)
•Ticket sales and promotions
•Meet new people and connect with fellow volunteers
•Enjoy diverse opportunities and flexible scheduling
•Be encouraged to develop leadership and communication skills
•Gain valuable customer service experience
•Enhance your resume
•Learn more about diverse cultures while giving back to the community
•Be recognized for your participation
•Experience the joy of giving!!!!!
To apply for a Volunteer Position for the ONE event please email your resume at
Volunteer Opp for One Rhythm of World Dance
Location: Calgary
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February 1 - February 20, 2012 February 29 - March 9, 2012
March 28 - April 16, 2012 April 25 - May 14, 2012
The volunteer project in the orphanage URPI at the City of Ayacucho, Peru has been running for the last 8 years with excellent results. With this in mind, a group of international volunteers is again invited to participate in activities with Peruvian children and families.
As a volunteer in Ayacucho, you will be working at the URPI orphanage for boys with ages ranging from 5-17 years old. These boys have come to URPI for a variety of reasons concerning their familial situations, including reasons such as death of parents, violence in the home, drug and/or alcohol abuse by parents or imprisonment of their parents. Volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in different activities with the children such as teaching English, gardening, attending workshops, playing games. They will also have the opportunity to plan and design their own activities based on individual and group skills and interests and the needs of the children. The purpose of the activities the volunteers will be preparing is to provide the children at the orphanage with lasting, practical skills to carry with them when they are old enough to leave the orphanage such as carpentry, handiwork, handicraft, cooking, baking, etc. Please keep this in mind when developing the activities. Special requirements: It is very important that all volunteers be prepared to work with children! Volunteers must be highly motivated and keep in mind that the children are the first and most important reason volunteers are asked to work at URPI. The official language of the project is English. If possible, however, a working knowledge of Spanish is appreciated. Volunteers should be 18 years old and over
New to Calgary? Need to get out of the house and socialize?? Want to expand your interests or social circle?
We are a group in Calgary that plans events to get women out having fun, trying something new and meeting friends in the process. The ladies are friendly, and the events are varied so there is something for EVERYONE! Come out to Renew, Recharge and Reconnect!
Recipe Compilation for Made By Momma Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 7:00PM
Made by Momma is in the process of creating a Made by Momma Cookbook, which they are planning to sell as a way to raise funds so we can help even more mommas and families in need. Their goal is to get at least 250 recipes into our cookbook, and since we have so many wonderful ladies who love to cook and bake, who better to ask for help than all of you! If each of our ladies sends a few of their best tried and true recipes, we will be able to create an amazing cookbook with a great variety of tastes and flavours. Here is how you can help: *Email us recipes in the following categories: -Appetizers, Salads, Casseroles/Freezer Meals, Crockpot recipes, Main dishes, Side dishes, Desserts, Baked goods *If your recipe is vegetarian or gluten free, please label it as such so that we can note that in the cookbook. *Please make sure to write your name with the recipe so that you can receive credit for the submission *Your recipe needs to include an ingredients list as well as preparation instructions.
Email your submissions to us (check the website for the email address) so we can get them to Made By Momma. This is ongoing from today, but the absolute deadline for entries is January 31st.
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