About Global Volunteers

I mentioned Global Volunteers yesterday, but perhaps I should explain more.  I found them on the internet almost two years ago.  They sponsor short term volunteer vacations to every continent (except Antarctica) and have been doing this for many years.  I had a choice of working as close to home as West Virginia, but as I've wanted to see Romania for many years, I selected this trip.  At first the cost seemed prohibitive, but I found a grant opportunity, which matched donations up to a thousand dollars.  Family and friends who were at my birthday party last summer bestowed contributions that were doubled by Global Giving, covering the majority of the volunteer cost for me!  That was certainly the "gift that kept on giving".   If you are interested in a volunteer vacation, please check the website, which I'll post later.  There are many opportunities to serve, in many different capacities.