i want to join a nonprofit volunteer organization, where do i start?
Q. I have decided just recently that my life (forgive the dramatics here please) completely lacks meaning and is without any apparent usefulness. In an effort to change that, to make me feel better about myself and, to serve a purpose to others I have decided to join an international volunteer organization. However upon searching the internet I have found that most of these organizations require a large payment before you join, some require a college degree, and I am over the age limit for some (I am twenty-five) I have no college degree, so that rules out the peace corps, I am over age for many other organizations. The biggest problem is I am below poverty level myself so i can not afford the cost of joining many others. I need to know what… [cont.]
Asked by Thebugman - Sat Jun 10 19:27:53 2006 - - 15 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Peace Corps does not require a college degree -- what it requires is that you have a skill you can use in volunteering. What have you done with your life so far? Do you know anything about health? Anything about agriculture, carpentry, or another skill with your hands? There are also NGO's (Non-Governmental Organizations) in many countries, which can give you a long-term or even a permanent position. Another organization is the Volunteer Services Organization, or VSO. This is an international organization much like Peace Corps, which also uses people for their teaching or manual labor skills. Don't give up hope before looking into things! You have Americorps, Peace Corps, VSO, Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Caretakers of… [cont.]
Answered by weilder - Sun Jun 11 01:05:02 2006

How do i start an organization for tigers?
Q. i want to start my own organization that helps the declining population of tigers. i dont know how to go about it and there arent really any tiger programs in Mississippi. can anyone give me some ideas on how i could start a program in mississippi? just let me know if you know anything about starting your own organization. thanks so much!
Asked by renjilove - Sat Aug 16 12:54:47 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Starting a non-profit organization can be quite complex. It may be worthwhile for you to spend a few years working with other organizations that have similar goals. Consider volunteering for groups like WWF, Sierra Club, GreenPeace, or the Save the Tigers Fund. You can meet like-minded people, learn how organizations operate, learn about fundraising, management, publicity, and identifying the most cost-effective ways to meet your group's goals.
Answered by nerdy_vegan - Sat Aug 16 13:21:09 2008

Who is interested in setting up an organization for children?
Q. Anybody interested?and how do one go about into doing it?is there any website that can help?what about profit or non-profit?i want to focus on giving children food who live in unfortunate conditions,developing countries,i know about this World Food Programme by the UN,but is there too much organization or foundations nowadays or is there not enough to help every children?if anyone is interested in setting up an organization for children,please tell me,thanks..and i live in S'pore,is there any places i can get help from first?
Asked by Rosestars - Tue Oct 23 13:18:11 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You may want to first talk to some non profit organisation on how you can set up a organisation from start . One such organization i would recommend is the Singapore Children's Society . For more of such organization , prehaps you can search in 88db website
Answered by huo z - Wed Oct 24 04:31:47 2007