"Do all
the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways
you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can,
to all the people you can, as long as ever you can."
-- John Wesley
"Some
people give time, some money, some their skills and connections,
some literally give their life's blood. But everyone has something
to give."
-- Barbara Bush
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If
you are interested in helping refugees, one can help in a variety
of ways, such as hosting a refugee while they find work and a
home of their own, tutoring refugees and their children to help
further their general education or learn a new language, organize
a fundraiser, collect items to donate such as blankets, clothing,
food, medical items, and so on --
the possibilities are truly endless!
All you need is you, and a desire to help others to change
the world!!
Below are links to
volunteer opportunities through CMRA member agencies.
For more information, please click
on these links. To
return to the InterAction web page, simply click the back button
on your browser.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities
relating to refugee issues with other InterAction member agencies
please click on the following link to visit the list of InterAction’s
167 members and their websites: http://www.interaction.org/members/index.html.
“Volunteerism
is both reactive and proactive.
It is a response to current events, social problems,
and community needs that volunteers are often the first to identify.
Volunteers can take action before institutions and government
are willing to offer services.
As such, volunteers are pioneers and experimenters, unlimited
by the restrictions of tradition, public statutes, need to make
a profit, or availability of initial funds.” “Volunteerism:
The Outlook for Tomorrow” by Susan J. Ellis and Katherine H.
Noyes from By the People: A History of Americans as Volunteers,
rev. ed. (www.energizeinc.com/art/abyt.html)
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For
further information on the CMRA, please contact InterAction, (202) 667-8227,
email: cmra@interaction.org
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