Why Should I Join IDEAS? Here's Why!
Apr 22, 2019 11:35:59 AM Sarah Rymer IDEAS projects, interesting people, Living Overseas, Organization, Relationships, Volunteer, work, Hospitality, community, Transformation
"So, why should I join IDEAS?" I love this question. In fact, I never get tired of it because it is the exact question a possible volunteer or long-term Associate should be asking.
How Can You Give Someone "A Leg Up?"
Apr 3, 2018 12:01:15 PM Sarah Rymer Hope, Life, Love, Relationships, Volunteer, work, community
I expect you have heard the expression, “he gave me a leg up.” We know by dictionary definition this expression means “the act of giving someone assistance, or giving them a boost.” It also refers to gaining some form of advantage.
Teaching the Teachers of Refugee Children
Apr 24, 2017 7:54:21 AM Sarah Rymer Education, Children, Families, Hope, Volunteer, World News, Turkey
Something about conducting a teachers meeting from a preschool-sized chair helps keep things in perspective. Any sense of superiority or pride vanishes while we discuss the challenges and struggles that our small refugee preschoolers will face when they start school in the fall.
Massacre on the Beach
Apr 11, 2017 4:12:28 PM Sarah Rymer Life, Living Overseas, Volunteer, World News
The following blog post was written by Jessica Ambuehl, an IDEAS volunteer photographer who recently spent time in Tunisia. Enjoy her latest thoughts on this beautiful country. You can read more of her writing at www.ignitetogether.org
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There is Good Happening in the World
Nov 9, 2016 10:05:37 AM Sarah Rymer General, Hope, IDEAS projects, Love, Volunteer, work, World News
I recently spent several days in Cyprus collaborating with my colleagues and learning more about the details of their work. They came from Turkey, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and Cyprus, all ready to discuss how they have seen God work in and through their professional projects and how He is transforming communities one individual at a time. What I learned ...
Why Should I Join IDEAS? Here is Why!
Jul 19, 2016 4:10:46 PM Sarah Rymer Families, General, IDEAS projects, Life, Living Overseas, Organization, Volunteer, work
"So, why should I join IDEAS?"
I love this question. In fact, I never get tired of it because it is the exact question a possible volunteer or long-term Associate should be asking. When deciding to go overseas, whether for two weeks or 10 years, picking an organization is vital (check out:
Start with One
Feb 8, 2016 1:13:44 PM Sarah Rymer General, interesting people, Life, Volunteer
The holidays are over, 2016 is in full-swing and you may be asking yourself, what’s next? How can this year be different from last? How can I use my skills and time to make a difference in this big world? How can I love better, serve more, gain new perspectives and have new experiences?
FAQs - How to Volunteer with IDEAS
Sep 21, 2015 1:16:45 PM Dani Gershon General, IDEAS projects, Life, Organization, Tips, Volunteer
We are often asked, "How do I volunteer with IDEAS?"
And what we say is that it all starts with a desire to use what you know and love and a willingness to grow and serve.
We want you to be a part of the ongoing, transformative work that is happening every day around the world! So to help you get started, here are a few FAQs - How to ...
How to Pick the Right Volunteer Organization
Jun 8, 2015 11:54:31 AM Sarah Rymer General, Organization, Tips, Volunteer
At IDEAS, we are often asked why people should choose an organization with which to volunteer overseas. And what we tell them is that there is far more benefit in going with a team of experienced cross-cultural professionals than without. There is power, safety, growth and impact in numbers!
Why Libby Loves the Middle East and North Africa
Apr 13, 2015 11:59:34 AM Sarah Rymer General, IDEAS projects, interesting people, Life, Organization, Volunteer
Meet Libby! Libby is a librarian and long-term IDEAS Associate. She works in libraries around the world and has lived in Turkey, Morocco and now part-time in Jordan. When asked why she loves working in these locations, here is her response: