r/humanitarian

Hi, I like to dream about volunteering abroad for a good cause. One day I really want to do it. What do you think I should do? I am looking for something effective for the local community or environment. Online I see a lot of volunteer opportunities abroad but many give me 'white saviour' vibes... If you have any ideas or thoughts about this please share! I am still in the discovery phase so I'd be happy to hear anything and everything (anywhere or online opportunities are also fine!)

Just to clarify, by 'cool' I mean something meaningful for the community, not instagram cool etc.

Dear all,

I hope this is the right sub. In my professional life I investigate financial crimes, which is stressful and often frustrating, but it’s nothing compared to my volunteer work in animal welfare.

After a few years now, also being active in developed countries, I noticed how it gets to me emotionally and that I lack the tools to manage that burden as sadness adequately that comes from being exposed to animal cruelty and suffering

I was wondering if you have some advise, in the end your cause can be different, but I assume the burden is similar.

Grateful for your help 🙏

Hi all, I am unsure about what to do now.

Two weeks ago, on Monday, I finally received the communication from ICRC that I was shortlisted for the recruitment process to become an ICRC delegate. For an unfortunate coincidence, that exact day I was leaving for Canada, and was therefore unable to immediately do the language test (first step of the process). Luckily, they give you 7 days to do the test, I guess anticipating a situation like mine, and I didn’t worry too much.

After arriving to my destination, and overcoming jet lag, I finally tried the test, well before the deadline. However, when I clicked on the link provided, a message came up saying, I quote, "This company has no remaining assessment credits. Please contact them to resolve the issue”. Moment of panic. I immediately emailed the person who sent me the email saying I was shortlisted, since they said to contact them for any technical issue. Took them three days and one follow-up from me to answer with a very vague response stating that they were looking into the matter.

Two days later, the same email address re-sent me the same email I received initially, saying I was shortlisted, but with no new link for the test. I immediately emailed back asking for the link. Another two days have passed, and still nothing. I am sending another follow-up.

I refuse to lose such an opportunity for technical issue. Has anybody ever experienced this? Who else could I contact for help?

Thank you!