Idealist.org DC Global Volunteering Fair

Google.com DC Office

Submitted by Greg on January 23, 2010 - 10:01am

Venue Address: 

1101 New York Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20005

United States

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Thinking of volunteering in another country? Interested in the idea but not quite sure how to get started? Come learn more about your options for volunteering abroad at an Idealist.org Global Volunteering Fair!

Hosted by and at Google, this free event will offer individuals the opportunity to meet one-on-one with organizations that coordinate volunteer projects around the globe as well as attend free workshops on topics like the basics of volunteering abroad and strategies for making volunteering in another country affordable.

SCHEDULE:
Workshops: 6:15-7pm, International Volunteerism 101:
*Presented by a panel of representatives from volunteer-sending organizations*,
Who can I volunteer with? What kinds of projects are available? How do I choose the right opportunity for me? These topics and more will be discussed by a panel of representatives from volunteer-sending organizations with opportunities around the globe.

Workshops: 7:15-8pm, Google Tools for Volunteers:
*Presented by Galen Panger, Associate, Global Communications and Public Affairs, Google.
Come learn about tips and tools for organizing your international service trip, building communities and sharing your experiences with the world.

Workshops: 8:15-9pm, Affordable Volunteering Abroad:
*Presented by Zahara Heckscher, Co-Author of “How to Live Your Dream of Volunteering Overseas”.
Between airfare, living expenses, and potential program fees, the cost of doing good abroad can really add up. Fortunately, there are lots of great options to fit what you can afford. This workshop will cover tips and ideas for budgeting, raising funds, and finding the right international volunteer opportunity for you – whether it’s with a global service organization that provides you with transportation and a stipend, paying for an all-inclusive volunteer abroad program, or going abroad on your own.

This Idealist.org Global Volunteering Fair is generously hosted by Google.

So far, the following organizations have registered for the volunteering fair, and more are registering every day:
Atlas Service Corps
Catholic Network of Volunteer Service
CDC Development Solutions
Cross-Cultural Solutions
CUSO-VSO
Earthwatch Institute
Foundation For Sustainable Development (FSD)
Global Citizens Network
Greenheart Travel
InterExchange, Inc.
International Education Programs at Jacksonville University
MASA Israel Journey
Peace Corps DC Regional Office
Projects Abroad
ProWorld Service Corps
SIT Graduate Institute
Visions in Action
WAVES for Development International
WorldTeach
Youth Challenge International (YCI)

To register for FREE, click here: http://www.idealist.org/en/fairs/volunteering/individuals.html