Mission
Village Volunteers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that
works in partnership with rural village and capacity-building programs
to support the development of sustainable solutions for community
survival, education, and growth.
Philosophy
Village Volunteers was founded in the belief that partnership and advocacy
is a key factor in the renewal and healing of areas plagued by poverty, hunger
and disease. Committed to preserving autonomy and cultural heritage,
Village Volunteers works in collaboration with village programs
to support the achievement of their goals and objectives by integrating
international volunteerism, sustainable community development projects,
and program assistance. Learn more about our philosophy
and who we are.
Our Work
Village Volunteers does not believe in simply giving aid but partnering with stakeholders who work towards self-sufficiency in rural villages
through projects that foster economic and educational opportunities,
food security, improved health conditions, public health awareness
and support for vulnerable children. Learn
about the sustainable initiatives we support.
Volunteer Approach
Through collaboration based on friendship and the commitment to
human rights, volunteers have the opportunity to strengthen ties
across the boundaries of international borders, race, gender, age,
and culture. Village Volunteers is dedicated to preparing volunteers
to be culturally sensitive and educated about the goals and objectives
of each community, inspiring a sense of global citizenship.
Guided by the communities we serve, Village Volunteers offers
the opportunity to work in areas such as:
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public health awareness (HIV/AIDS,
malaria) |
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environmental conservation and appropriate
technology (def.) |
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rural health care |
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building and construction |
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integrative health care (def.)
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ethno-botany (def.) |
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natural medicine/homeopathy (def.)
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cultural preservation |
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nutrition |
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micro-credit/enterprises (def.) |
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traditional medicine documentation
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vocational training |
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empowerment for women and girls/gender
equality |
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economic and business development |
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education
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Memory Box Project (def.) |
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adult literacy
preschool for orphans |
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documentation of endangered languages |
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special needs education
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community theatre |
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clean water projects
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traditional arts |
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permaculture (def.)
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documentary film/photography |
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GROW BIOINTENSIVE®
sustainable farming methods (def.) |
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research |
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