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As Mark Twain said, "Twenty
years from now you will be more disappointed by the things
you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the
bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade
winds in your sail. Explore. Dream. Discover."
See the world ...serve and learn!
Our volunteers are doing just that.
Hello there from Global Service Corps...
This summer has been very busy for us. More people than ever
before are joining our volunteer programs. In fact, we have
had to add more sessions! Lucky for us, we have had the fortune
of speaking and working with many of you.
Today find out more ways you can feed your soul and save
money too on a volunteer vacation, long-term program, or internship.
Learn more about two unique opportunities - working with Thai
children in an orphanage and HIV/AIDS patients at a wat (monastery).
Also, hear about our founder's presentations at leading International
Conferences this summer and the upcoming Adventures in Travel
Expo. Lastly, hear from the local Masaai people!
For more information on all our programs, please visit our
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Soul Food |
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With the summer "soul..stice" still lingering, consider
a service-learning trip where you can feed your soul and spirit.
Help others change their lives - and change your life too in ways
you can not imagine!
More people - young and old alike
- are volunteering in Thailand and Tanzania. So, catch the wave...
Experience the joy in helping others, learning, making new global
friends, and immersing yourself in a whole new way of life.
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| Upcoming
Fall Programs
Tanzania
Sept 6- Sustainable
Agriculture
Sept 27- Health/HIV/AIDS
Oct 18- Sustainable Agriculture
Nov 8- Health/HIV/AIDS |
Thailand
Sept 3 - All projects and Internships
Oct 8 - All projects and Internships
Nov 6 - All projects and Internships
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Whether you have two weeks, two months or more time, come join
us. Our Tanzania and Thailand programs include health, education,
sustainable agriculture, environment, Buddhist Immersion and HIV/AIDS
projects.
If you want to sign up for any of the upcoming programs, contact
us ASAP.
Tanzania
Schedule
Thailand
Schedule
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| Save
Money Now! |
New Group Discounts for 2 or More
Now you can save money when you
bring family and friends. Travel with one or more people and enjoy
10% discounts off the trip fee. One person pays full price and everybody
else gets 10% off the price of the program.
And, all fees for programs
are tax-deductible whether you go with a group or solo!
For more information about our
fees and schedules, please visit:
Tanzania
Schedule
Thailand
Schedule
Your discount will help you to save hundreds of dollars on your
next trip!
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| GSC
Presents at International Conferences |
GSC founder, Rick Lathrop, is presenting GSC's effective efforts
to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa - through education, prevention and
immune enhancing nutrition - at two leading international health
conferences this summer.
At the Global Health Conference in Washington DC last month, he
spoke about GSC's HIV/AIDS volunteer, internship, and GSC Fellowship
(GSC Fellowship) Fellowship programs. Interest in GSC's success
with its volunteer and summer HIV/AIDS day camp and community education
programs, and the use of GSC Fellows to teach about organic foods
boosting immunity was strong: he spoke to a packed room. Read press
release...
Tanzania
Programs
GSC Fellowship
Next month Rick will travel to Thailand to the International HIV/AIDS
Conference where he will again share information about the GSC ground-breaking
GSC Fellowship Program.
Thailand
Programs
GSC Fellowship
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Work
with Thai Orphans |
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"Feeling that my actions were making a difference in the lives
of children was an extraordinary experience... ...Returning home
was probably the most difficult part of the journey."
Do you love children? As a volunteer you may work
at the Suksasongkhraw Orphanage in Thailand. GSC volunteers assist
teachers and students in teaching English. Given the nature of the
school and students, Suksasongkhraw is unique - a truly rewarding
and satisfying experience for those who have served.
Teaching the children provides countless opportunities for personal
learning and growth. Read
more...
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Orphans in Thailand |
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| HIV/AIDS
at Wat |
Volunteers interested in HIV/AIDS may now work at a Thai Wat (monastery).
The wat is well known for its unique and extremely successful approach
to fighting the disease.
The Wat's Abbott has created a proprietary approach which combines
a naturalistic and spiritual treatment with great success.
Come help patients combat the disease in a true Buddhist environment.
Work with monks and enjoy a Buddhist immersion experience.
Read
more...
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A patient at the Wat |
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Masaai Train Villagers |
Two Masaai men report on their
successes and challenges in educating Masaai villages about HIV/AIDS.
These men went through a three week GSC HIV/AIDS training in the
spring. They were sponsored by a past GSC volunteer with whom they
bonded and kept in touch. Now they are spreading the word by reaching
out to Masaai villages.
Hear the challenges they face, like walking 30-60 kilometres a
day between villages and teaching men and women separately. And
hear about their successes... Masaai
first-hand Report (unedited).
Recently volunteers were excited to be invited by local Masaai
to visit
a Masaai village.
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Masaai Men Dance |
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Adventures in Travel Expo |
Adventures in Travel Expo is the most exciting, widely attended,
highly rated travel and adventure show in the world. GSC is proud
to announce that we will be staffing a booth at the San Francisco
Bay Area Show which will be held at the San Mateo County Expo Center
October 8-10, 2004. Shows will also be held in Chicago, New York
City and Washington, D.C.
Watch for more details in coming newsletters, including the opportunity
to purchase discounted tickets.
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Contact Us |
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We welcome your input, comments and stories. Also, please feel free
to forward this issue to friends and associates.
To subscribe to this Newsletter, send us an email
with "Subscribe to GSC Newsletter" in subject.
To subscribe to the GSC HIV/AIDS Newsletter, send us an
email with
"Subscribe to GSC HIV/AIDS Newsletter" in subject.
To contact us:
Global Service Corps
gsc@earthisland.org
300 Broadway
Suite 28
San Francisco
CA 94133-3312
(p) 415-788-3666 x128
Visit our website at www.globalservicecorps.org
for more information on all our programs, the schedule and application.
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