Organizations

1. Organizations?

World Vision is a Christian-based organization, although they help all people, regardless of religion or race and they don't try to convert people. Their main website is http://www.wvi.org and if you scroll to the very bottom and click other World Vision sites it will provide links to every country website.

2. How community based organizations can be integrated into an umbrella organization?

It is a tough thing to do. Some members of our community tried that and it did not work. The different org. did not want to come under the umbrella because of differences in each group's Mission Statement. The umbrella group was attempting to coordinate the donations of time and money to ensure better results. It cause such a rift in the Community that the general consensus was to have each organization send two representatives for discussions on Community problems.

3. other organizations such as the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps?

Check out the American Friends Service Committee for volunteer opportunites at home and abroad. They are very good. www.afsc.org and see this link for ideas on what to do with your life after high school.http://www.afsc.org/itsmylife/. Habitat for Humanity is another good organization with hands on programs. Good for you and good luck in your future!

4. How are volunteer organizations primarily funded?

some do get government grants, they get contributions from the community as well as fom organizations such as the United Way.

5. Are there any organizations that help others start and run new companies?

Go to http://www.score.org/ and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will get information on the nearest SCORE chapter. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors.

6. What are the beset organizations I can donate to, to feed the hungry?

U.S. http://secondharvest.org/ Worldwide: http://www.care.org/

7. What are organizations that do humanitarian work in poor countries overseas?

LDS church does it

8. What organizations can I volunteer at that do not deal with the needy?

Animal Rights http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/animal-protection.htm http://www.animalplace.org/volunteer.html Environmental Causes http://www.nature.org/volunteer/ http://www.ecovolunteer.org/ Military Volunteer Work http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fewhours/military-care-packages.htm More (check out this whole site, there are tons of ideas that sound just perfect for you) http://www.charityguide.org/ Good luck!

9. What national charity organizations sponsor walks, run, ride, or skate marathons?

Team in Training really is the best well-known. The only other one I can think of is the Danskin Women's Triathlons -- I know they are held in at least Austin, Texas and Orlando, Florida.

10. What organizations send aid to Haiti, especially relating to the food crisis?

World Food Program http://www.wfp.org/country_brief/indexcountry.asp?country=332 or http://www.friendsofwfp.org/site/pp.asp?c=7oIJLSOsGpFb=271002

11. Are there any organizations in Canada that accept the pull tabs from pop cans?

You could try checking with a local service club, such as the Lions, Rotary, etc. Some of them collect the tabs to sell as scrap aluminum (the Lions throughout Alberta do, but I'm not sure about the rest of the country.)

12. What organizations are out there to assist with financial assistance with a disabled child?

Check around for local parent support groups and you will find a wealth of information. Check with your local Health Department for info on the Children's First program and ask if they happen to know of any resources. CHeck with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and according to the website listed below there are many links to helpful information and a chat option to talk to other parents. God Bless!!

13. How can I find out about organizations sponsored by AmeriCorps in my area?

Most AmeriCorps programs are full time so you can't work, go to school and do AmeriCorps...you can only do one at a time, unless maybe you have a night job. You have to put in 1,700 volunteer hours in 1 year to get your $4,725 education award and you do get paid, but it's not much. There are 3 programs: AmeriCorps*NCCC, where you travel around the US and do a lot of hands on work...you don't have to have a degree. AmeriCorps*Vista...where you stay in one place, you already have to have a degree. AmeriCorps state and national, those you mostly stay in one place, and don't always have to have a degree, these are sometimes part time too. These are usually hands on, like fire-fighting and forestry, but sometimes habitat for humanity. You have to search on their website to see if there are any near you...if there aren't... you are out of luck.

14. What organizations should i join to better my chances of transfering to a good school?

try joining a club that does community service, or if none do, you can become a volunteer in your community and put in a year or two, and once it comes time to attend college, you can ask the people who worked with you for references.

15. What organizations offer fast and easy scholarship to those who want to pursue a master's degree abroad?

France offers good scholarships www.campusfrance.org/en look for your country www.diplomatie.gouv.fr www.egide.asso.fr ( click on obtenir une bourse) www.unesco.org scholarship directory Search for erasmus mundus masters program on google. all the best.

16. What organizations will let a 13 year old go to a different country to volunteer?

At 13, no international program is going to take you unless maybe your parents go to. A better is idea is to engage in activities that will make you a better candidate for volunteering internationally when you are older, like working in HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns, learning another language well enough to work in, joining FFA, working with immigrants, etc. Here is a web site that can help you learn more about the skills and experience desired by volunteer placement agencies, and how you can engage in activities now to make you an attractive candidate some day: http://www.coyotecommunications.com/volunteer/international.html Even when you turn 18, you are going to be too young to volunteer for groups that send skilled volunteers to the developing world and *don't* charge the volunteers for the experience. Therefore, start saving money now, as you will have to pay a few thousand dollars for flights, in-country transportation, health insurance, accommodation, food, security, translators, training, staff to supervise and support you in your service, liaisons with the police and local officials, etc. There is a listing of the more-than-30 member organizations of the International Volunteers Program Association (IVPA) that is a good place to find reputable volunteer-for-a-fee programs -- programs where you don't need to have much experience in order to participate, and the placements are just for a few weeks or months -- but placements require you to be 18: http://www.volunteerinternational.org/

17. What organizations provide counselling to former prostitues?

There are many local organisations, and some NSPCC projects do this. The most widely known is the Poppy Project.

18. What are some non profit animal focused organizations?

Ok I have to let you know one fact-there are NO charitable organizations/non profits where 100% of the donations go to the actual cause. I look for a range of 80-99%, some people are comfortable going as low as 75% but not me. They may have some events where 100% of what they raise in donations goes to the cause but those are usually underwrtitten by a large donor. Unfortunately they have expenses too-salaries/insurance/overhead/office supplies-you know the same stuff for profit companies use. Check your yellow pages or online for a local chapter of what i consider are the best options below: American Council for the Blind-Guide Dogs PAWS PETA Humane Society Check on any charity through the better business bureau. Their website is below too. I hope this helps you

19. What are some good world organizations to get involved with?

peace corps

20. What are some activities or organizations that are good to add to a college application?

Yikes. That didn't sound good. Schools of that level like to see that you're really dedicated to something you do - they like to see that you put a lot of time and effort into it, and stuck with it for several years. If you have anything like that, you should definitely include it. Ahh, it's bad to just add extra things, if they honestly didn't have a big impact on your life. Get involved with something that you're actually really interested in, not just what will look better in the end. You'll be happier and better off that way. However, some things which DO look good would be the work in the pharmacy (excellent), any leadership positions you may have, or COMMUNITY SERVICE. Graduate schools love to see community service. So you better go out there and help some needy people :] lol Good luck! I hope you get in 3