Disclaimer About Volunteering and About FMG
Our organization started at the end of 2005 and in our pursuit for authenticity we
felt that we needed to pilot our programs and to test our assumptions before
seeking the official recognition of the Dominican government. We are applying for
official recognition now after (not before) significant work has been done.
We do not have paid staff, an office or program directors. 100% of all donations
go into programs. We wish to pay and be paid salaries, but we're not there yet.
The founders of the organization (Annette and José) finance most of its operation,
and other donors are gratefully acknowledged. ALL of the work is carried out by
volunteers (see how much here). We wish we could do even more (go here).
You will not be met by a "program director" that will deliver you a program outline
upon your arrival and will tell you "go and do this." You will not see a desk, office
or a mail room. What usually happens is this: Annette and José will personally
share their experiences with you, including lunch; you'll also get oriented to the
community, to the local culture, to our current functions, to the library and you'll also
get to meet other volunteers, local and otherwise; we will assist you in sorting out
possible choices for service in the community if you haven't fully decided yet what
you want to do from the available information; we want you to feel safe and
empowered to make the best decision under your circumstances, some can do it
quickly, some need more time and, regardless, we're here to help you sort it out.
We offer you a partnership for service, we have an adequate medium and you
have the desire to serve and to have an experience like the one we have to offer.
Your needs and interest meet our needs and interest, hence the partnership.
Your program fee is used to help support our regular expenses such as phone,
internet access, publications, rental of the library space and for some program
costs. We welcome your inquiries and we believe in complete transparency. If
you have any questions write us at correo@fundacionmahatmagandhi.com.
Donations via PayPal (see the "donate" button at left) go into a personal account
owned by José Bourget until such time when we obtain legal incorporation. All
program fees and housing deposits go into that account. If you have plans to
donate but have doubts please don't donate. If you donate you have the right to
ask questions about the use of your donation. The best thing to do is for you to
come and volunteer and see for yourself. All programs for which external funds
have been donated will include a report of what occurred. See here as an
example.
Thanks for your trust.
Our organization started at the end of 2005 and in our pursuit for authenticity we
felt that we needed to pilot our programs and to test our assumptions before
seeking the official recognition of the Dominican government. We are applying for
official recognition now after (not before) significant work has been done.
We do not have paid staff, an office or program directors. 100% of all donations
go into programs. We wish to pay and be paid salaries, but we're not there yet.
The founders of the organization (Annette and José) finance most of its operation,
and other donors are gratefully acknowledged. ALL of the work is carried out by
volunteers (see how much here). We wish we could do even more (go here).
You will not be met by a "program director" that will deliver you a program outline
upon your arrival and will tell you "go and do this." You will not see a desk, office
or a mail room. What usually happens is this: Annette and José will personally
share their experiences with you, including lunch; you'll also get oriented to the
community, to the local culture, to our current functions, to the library and you'll also
get to meet other volunteers, local and otherwise; we will assist you in sorting out
possible choices for service in the community if you haven't fully decided yet what
you want to do from the available information; we want you to feel safe and
empowered to make the best decision under your circumstances, some can do it
quickly, some need more time and, regardless, we're here to help you sort it out.
We offer you a partnership for service, we have an adequate medium and you
have the desire to serve and to have an experience like the one we have to offer.
Your needs and interest meet our needs and interest, hence the partnership.
Your program fee is used to help support our regular expenses such as phone,
internet access, publications, rental of the library space and for some program
costs. We welcome your inquiries and we believe in complete transparency. If
you have any questions write us at correo@fundacionmahatmagandhi.com.
Donations via PayPal (see the "donate" button at left) go into a personal account
owned by José Bourget until such time when we obtain legal incorporation. All
program fees and housing deposits go into that account. If you have plans to
donate but have doubts please don't donate. If you donate you have the right to
ask questions about the use of your donation. The best thing to do is for you to
come and volunteer and see for yourself. All programs for which external funds
have been donated will include a report of what occurred. See here as an
example.
Thanks for your trust.
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Fundación Mahatma Gandhi
Visión Global, Desarrollo Local
Visión Global, Desarrollo Local
Volunteerism What? |
"Be the change you wish to
see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi
see in the world."
Mahatma Gandhi
Children doing "family
group" presentations
during summer camps at
the library. More than a
collection of books the
library is a community
activity center.
group" presentations
during summer camps at
the library. More than a
collection of books the
library is a community
activity center.
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