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  Julio Cesar May 26, 2010 at 6:22pm

  Hi Mike, check out our organizations volunteer program www.karikuy.org/volunteer, and let me know if you have any questions.
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  Mike Cotton May 26, 2010 at 3:15pm

  Hey guys, just writing an article on voluntourism (inspired by the Tribeswanted piece in the Telegraph over the weekend). Anyone have any suggestions for other voluntourism companies such as Tribeswanted? Cheers Mike
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  Julio Cesar March 23, 2010 at 4:17pm

  Volunteer in Peru for $50 a week (meals and lodging included)
  
  Our organization is going into it's second year running our volunteer program and we are accepting applications. The program runs from May to November. You can apply at www.karikuy.org/volunteer there are limited spaces available.
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  Dorothy Conlon February 23, 2010 at 1:18am

  I recently returned from Dominican Republic, where I volunteered with Orphanage Outreach in Monte Cristi at their Language Institute, teaching English. They take good care of their volunteers and are very well run. I can recommend it to anyone of any age.
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  Steve Natureman Safari February 15, 2010 at 4:42pm

  SUBJECT: INVITATION:FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS, VACATIONS AND VOLUNTEER NETWORK
  
  I HOPE YOU ARE FINE, LET ME KNOW HOW BEST WE CAN WORK REGARDING THE MENTIONED SUBJECT ABOVE, FOR HONEYMOON TOURS/SAFARIS IN KENYA/AFRICA, ADVENTURE SAFARIS/TOURS TO KENYA/AFRICA, FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: http://www.eyesonnatureexpeditions.com .
  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eyes-on-Nature-Expeditions/167599461348
  http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=232899414746&ref=mf
  
  OR
  
  WE INVITE YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME IN OUR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN KENYA, FOR MORE INFORMATION: visit http://www.lecdenkenya.com .
  
  I HOPE TO HEAR MORE FROM YOU REGARDING THE MENTIONED
  SUBJECT AND ALSO INVITE FOR US AS MANY FRIENDS AS POSSIBLE IF YOU COULD BE INTERESTED
  
  THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.I HOPE TO READ FROM YOU SOON.
  FROM
  STEVE , DIRECTOR, EYES ON NATURE EXPEDITIONS AND LECDENKENYA, VOLUNTEERS COORDINATOR, NAIROBI, KENYA
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  Stan & Ginger Duncan January 14, 2010 at 5:46pm

  We are very excited to be participating in the Go Green Expo in Los Angeles later this month. Come by Booth #310 between January 22 & 24 at the Los Angeles Convention Center at 1201 South Figueroa St., South Hall J, and watch some terrific video of the eco-adventures we offer at Alderwood Retreat. Naturalist guided hikes, guided sea kayaking past bird rookeries and sea otter colonies, marine tours to see porpoise & whales, voluntourism projects like cleaning up our outlying beaches, historical & cultural tours, cooking classes, and SO much more are all available at our eco-lodge in the pristine Alaskan wilderness on Kodiak Island. This show is oriented by & for people who care about taking care of the environment, so there'll be lots to see! The first folks to e-mail us will recieve free passes into the show!!! Hope to see you there!
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  Dorothy Conlon January 9, 2010 at 9:50pm

  I'm about to add the Dominican Republic to all the countries I've volunteered in, making a total of 20 (not counting the US). It's with an organization called Orphanage Outreach which works in the Monte Cristi area. Sounds very well organized. They get college groups, church groups, and individual volunteers, both short and long-term. Ask me more about it in late February!
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  West Africa Discovery January 7, 2010 at 12:04pm

  We have listed two unique award winning volunteer projects on www.westafricadiscovery.com. These projects entitled 'Wealth through trade' and 'Early childhood development' are based in the Gambia, and are unique because the projects are all to do with teaching skills to local communities in order for them to sustainably continue the work for themselves, plus two thrids of the cost stays in the destination country. For more information on these projects, please visit our 'volunteering' page by clicking here - http://www.westafricadiscovery.co.uk/volunteering.html
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  Paige Stringer December 8, 2009 at 8:35pm

  A group of teachers through the volunteer nonprofit organization Wrestling the World are doing some wonderful things in Kenya that I would like to share with the Tripatini community.
  
  The teachers of WTW connected with Hopewell HS which is located in the impoverished community of Barut, Kenya and started communicating through the internet and letters. They collborated - and bought to fruition - a project to build a stone classroom block (as they were in tin rooms).
  
  When that was completed, WTW and the Barut community started working on another initative to improve the economic situation of the area.
  
  In Kenya, community-owned and operated eco-lodges are prevalent. While they support local livelihoods and economies, they do not always encourage interaction between guests and the local people. The vision for the WTW International Village Kenya changes that by blurring the line between resident and tourist. This is a locally operated facility that offers casual, meaningful exchange between travelers and residents, and access to an extensive menu of volunteer projects.
  
  In addition to cultural engagement, guests will have opportunities to experience the nature attractions of the area including a Big 5 safari in the vast Masai Mara game reserve and hiking to the Thompson Falls and Menengai Crater. All trip bookings, volunteer program management, and tour operations are fully managed by Wrestling the World and the International Village staff.
  
  The first cottages at the International Village will be built in December with the entire facility completed in June 2010. This is a not-for-profit enterprise that will have a permanent and significant presence in the community by offering a source of job and vocational training to help Barut residents improve their life situations, as well as making an important contribution to Kenyan tourism.
  
  WTW is currently booking trips for summer 2010. WTW's model is for this to be a debt-free initiative. Hence, 100% of the proceeds from trip bookings will go back into the community. In addition to regular tours and family trips scheduled for June and August, WTW is offering College age specific trips in May and High School age specific trips in July for guests to experience the International Village.
  
  This is such a cool story of how volunteers can work together to change the world. I invite you to join on one of the upcoming trips. For more info and to view marketing brochure for trip details and pricing visit http://www.internationalvillages.org/

  

  AREA Group
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  charmaine November 30, 2009 at 8:26pm

  For more information on this project - visit www.whitesharkprojects.co.za