Submitted by ShiningT1g3R on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 12:33.
You could look at international schools in Kenya or Tanzania as a legitimate step. As for the "non-Black/African volunteers", you've got to look at the audience. It's hard for many people to let go of family bonds and close circles of support for the sake of "traveling the world" for a relatively low-paying job like teaching. Unless English or French is your native language, it's VERY difficult to land a job for volunteer opportunities.
Submitted by pelj (not verified) on Sun, 09/04/2011 - 08:33.
I understand your concern - I am black and there is no picture here to prove it. There must be others like me. That said, the points made above are relevant. You might want to try VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) which operates from a number of countries, including Uganda and Kenya. Good luck.
Submitted by LeaveURMark on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 19:57.
I don't think it really matters to any volunteer abroad agency if you are black, white, or of any ethnicity. All these volunteer abroad organizations charge money. So as long as you can pay their fees (usually around $800-$2,500 per month) and have the proper skills and education, you can go. I assume a majority of people from Africa, India, and other developing nations do not apply because a)they may not be able to afford the fees and b)there are tons of opportunities for them to volunteer locally. So, basically if you can afford it, go ahead and apply.
Submitted by pelj (not verified) on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 21:49.
I know that there is a real industry in voluntourism, as it is has sometimes been called but that isn't what I am referring to. There is no fee with an organisation such as VSO, as far as know. Check it out before you put it on one side. That said, yes, you do have to have the 'proper skills and education' and also, experience and, I agree, there will also be many opportunities to volunteer locally.
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You could look at international schools in Kenya or Tanzania as a legitimate step. As for the "non-Black/African volunteers", you've got to look at the audience. It's hard for many people to let go of family bonds and close circles of support for the sake of "traveling the world" for a relatively low-paying job like teaching. Unless English or French is your native language, it's VERY difficult to land a job for volunteer opportunities.
I understand your concern - I
I understand your concern - I am black and there is no picture here to prove it. There must be others like me. That said, the points made above are relevant. You might want to try VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) which operates from a number of countries, including Uganda and Kenya. Good luck.
I don't think it really
I don't think it really matters to any volunteer abroad agency if you are black, white, or of any ethnicity. All these volunteer abroad organizations charge money. So as long as you can pay their fees (usually around $800-$2,500 per month) and have the proper skills and education, you can go. I assume a majority of people from Africa, India, and other developing nations do not apply because a)they may not be able to afford the fees and b)there are tons of opportunities for them to volunteer locally. So, basically if you can afford it, go ahead and apply.
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I know that there is a real
I know that there is a real industry in voluntourism, as it is has sometimes been called but that isn't what I am referring to. There is no fee with an organisation such as VSO, as far as know. Check it out before you put it on one side. That said, yes, you do have to have the 'proper skills and education' and also, experience and, I agree, there will also be many opportunities to volunteer locally.
Have a look at the VSO website www.vsointernational.org/
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