tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post8335186058390996997..comments2024-01-29T00:20:13.608-08:00Comments on Holes in My Soles: So You've Thought About Volunteering? 2Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-52132344908441281412010-08-05T14:07:23.648-07:002010-08-05T14:07:23.648-07:00BTW thanks for the links to those organisations.I&...BTW thanks for the links to those organisations.I'll check them out.Good info for anyone reading these posts.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-36326679191963933912010-08-05T14:05:15.338-07:002010-08-05T14:05:15.338-07:00Thanks for the comment Biospheres!Nearly signed on...Thanks for the comment Biospheres!Nearly signed on for your Altai snow leopard project back in 2008 but EHRA desert elephants took my heart that year.But Altai still beckons....<br />In many ways they are similar projects.Vast wide open wilderness places, few people and each a distinct culture,unique wildlife,and a very basic camping back to nature life for the volunteers.<br />Think I'll load the CD player up with Tuvan and Mongolian throatsinging today, and dream!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-69626469584598114142010-08-05T12:06:09.736-07:002010-08-05T12:06:09.736-07:00Thank you for the valuable comments Jim. We agree ...Thank you for the valuable comments Jim. We agree that doing your research is probably the most important step for anyone trying to decide amongst the very many (good and bad, reputable and the opposite) offerings. There are also quite a few resources on the internet about how to go about selecting an ethical and reputable organisation. Have a look at http://www.ethicalvolunteering.org/guide.html or http://www.ehow.com/how_2167197_pick-right-volunteer-opportunity.html or http://www.cosmicvolunteers.org/articles_choosing_volunteer_abroad_organization.html.Biosphere Expeditionshttp://www.biosphere-expeditions.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-16128819101433128112010-08-05T07:29:16.617-07:002010-08-05T07:29:16.617-07:00Jim - thanks for the invaluable info. I'm not ...Jim - thanks for the invaluable info. I'm not at a point yet where I can take off a good chunk of time from work, but it's certainly a life goal. I am saving this post and part 1 as a reference to when I finally get to go to Namibia to volunteer.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00073031524545088893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-51038643515865855002010-08-03T19:00:01.222-07:002010-08-03T19:00:01.222-07:00Paying directly to the project if you can sure is ...Paying directly to the project if you can sure is best .But there are many small projects that do not have the resources,internet access,computers to be able to market themselves internationally on the web.So the companies that act as agents are doing a valuable job in bringing their projects to the world, and hopefully filtering out any scam projects.<br />BTW the photo is of my wife.The guy on top is Bucket,one of the juvenile baboons at Naankuse.He is quite a character.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618511960243841803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3839632013669425872.post-77785641935673792442010-08-03T07:55:23.095-07:002010-08-03T07:55:23.095-07:00Thanks Jim!
This post helps a lot and complements...Thanks Jim! <br />This post helps a lot and complements the previous one by giving more options and by clarifying some of the previous points. <br />I agree about paying your volunteering experience directly with the organization. It takes out the "middle man" and improves the chances of the money being used on its purpose.Norberthttp://www.globotreks.comnoreply@blogger.com