"I'm still overseas in Freetown, Sierra Leone and I am learning a ton every single day about how to love others and help them in a meaningful way."
How I did it: I searched volunteer organizations, and found World Hope International which is located in Alexandria, Virginia. They have their opportunities on their website, which range from 1-2 weeks up to a year. They have volunteer jobs for people from any background, and they're located all over the world. Currently, there are listings for Bosnia, Azerbaijan, Zambia, Nicaragua, Indonesia, and lots more.
Lessons & tips: One piece of advice - know as much as you can about who you'll be
working with, and how their program works. It would be better to work
for someone who has had their program up and working for at least 2
years. Then when you get there, you can get right to work! I highly
recommend doing this. You will learn so much about people in other
parts of the world. And you will definitely appreciate everything you
have a lot more!
Don't rule out getting a short-term job overseas rather than volunteering. You have a steady income, and some jobs with UNICEF, World Vision, and World Relief are for a year or less.
Resources: Reading the books: Walking with the Poor, Under the Bridge, and Foreign to Familiar. Lots of prayer. Internet searches on other volunteer organizations.
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