Thinking about Volunteering Abroad?

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Got this info from Melissa Brennan, a fellow HeadCount Team Leader, based in NYC. Thanks, Melissa!

From Erin Barnhart at Idealist.org:

Maybe you've been thinking about volunteering abroad, but aren't sure how to go about it. Where should you go? How long can you afford to stay? What is volunteering abroad really like? How can you be sure you’ll contribute to a meaningful and positive impact?

If you live in New York City, Philadelphia, or Washington, DC, join us next week at one of our 2010 Global Volunteering Fairs where you can chat with representatives from international volunteerism organizations with volunteer projects in communities around the globe.

Click the links to learn more and to register for these free events:

New York: Monday, February 1 at Barnard College, 6-9pm
Philadelphia: Wednesday, February 3 at the University of Pennsylvania, 5-8pm
* Washington, DC: Thursday, February 4 at Google, 6-9 pm

This is a great opportunity to learn more about your options for volunteering in another country as well as get answers to some of those lingering questions you’ve had about volunteering abroad. In addition, you can attend free workshops on topics like the basics of international service and strategies for making volunteering abroad more affordable.

Not in New York, Philadelphia, or Washington? No problem.

You can check out Idealist’s free, comprehensive International Volunteerism Resource Center for information, tools, and strategies for exploring, researching, and preparing for international service (plus some resources for those who have recently returned from volunteering abroad.)

* Note: if you’re in Chicago or Los Angeles, you’re in luck; we’re hosting Global Volunteering Fairs in your cities on February 22nd and 25th, respectively. See you then!