A Quick Look Into 5 Organizations Through Which You Can Begin Your Volunteerism Journey At!
This year is definitely the year where I have met more volunteers than on any previous occasion. Volunteers are definitely some of the nicest people you can meet on earth. Being a volunteer means that you are offering something that is not required or obligated by you. It is all about doing good, whether in large scaled or small scaled actions. Volunteers are celebrated all over the world. In fact, there is a United Nations' mandated day to do as well; being every 5th of November.
Of course, taking one day to appreciate volunteers is not enough by any means. Hence, today, for us, is going to be about encouraging volunteerism. For this purpose, we have a compiled a short list of 5 local organizations at which you can begin your volunteerism journey along with a quick insight to the work they carry out.
1) Maldivian Red Crescent (MRC)
Maldivian Red Crescent is part of the largest humanitarian network in the world – the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – with a mission to alleviate human suffering, protect life and health, and uphold human dignity especially during armed conflicts and other emergencies. They have been one of the most active NGO this year, when the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged across the world, including Maldives. MRC volunteers have been at the forefront of medical, community and societal responses. Prior to deployment, these volunteers are well trained in a number of matters.
Fill out this form and send it off to become part of this really cool crowd.
2) Advocating the Rights of Children (ARC)
This is an NGO with a mission to protect and promote the rights and well-being of children of Maldives; for their health, safety, education and wellbeing. They work extreme closes with children’s shelters. If you adore children, ARC is the perfect route to keep walking on. You can find the ARC Volunteer Application Form here.
3) Society for Health Education (SHE)
Society for Health Education is an organization that is proactive in identifying and addressing the crucial health and social concerns of the Maldives. The NGO addresses issues concerning Thalassemia, Counselling and Psychosocial Support, Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Health Education. Their application form can be found at this link.
4) Regional Alliance for Fostering Youth (RAFY)
Regional Alliance for Fostering Youth is a bit different from which has already been included in the list. RAFY stems for the idea of creating next generation leaders in different fields such as education, social, economy, technical. health and politics through mentoring and exchange programs.
If you are a youth who feels the need to develop themselves while simultaneously contributing to the community, RAFY is a go to. They can be contacted at +9609997239.
5) Save the Beach Maldives
As entailed by its name, Save the Beach Maldives is all about the environment. From mass cleaning events to planting trees, this NGO has a lot going on to conserve this island nation. How can you say no to this cause, am I right? Find all you need to know about volunteering at Save the Beach Maldives here.
It is unfortunate that we cannot compile a more comprehensive list due to time constraints. However, you can see a full list of all NGOs operating in the Maldives here. The list is long, so I doubt there will be much of an issue in finding the perfect fit for you.