As some of you know I have done a little disaster relief work when I get the chance. This time there is a project going on in the Philippines. My org that I work with just extended the project til November, and asked the people who have worked with them before if they want to come out anytime between August 1st and November 20th, when the project ends.
I was thinking maybe someone would want to try and experience this type of thing, and it's the right time in life to try. Since I was into the management part of accepting volunteers, I have the chance to get hooked up in bringing anyone who would want to maybe go. it would help if you had any type of construction/building/art/any skills, but they're not needed at all. It's a great way to learn, and literally the best life experiences I've ever had in my life. I stayed in Haiti for 11 months over a 15 month period, and it was more fun than five years of college.
If you would be interested I'll give you the name of the org, and all the info you'd need. I am planning on going either mid September or early October and possibly staying until the end of the project(It's awesome being there at the end. Lots of smiles and celebration). All the money you would need for this is flight, and if someone wanted to go I would work out a payment plan they could make, and I would purchase the plane tickets in advance.
If you feel the need to flame me for this, enjoy. I just figured maybe someone wanted to have this experience in life, or maybe they don't like the current situation they're in. You can PM me if you want.
FWIW Willie came to Haiti, and we spent a pretty good amount of time together. He can tell you this is legit, and awesome, and a great org.