How to Volunteer at the IRFF

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How to Volunteer at the IRFF

Introduction

The International Relief Friendship Foundation is an organization focused on providing relief to people in hardship due to poverty, natural disasters and violence. The IRFF also conducts programs to educate, improve healthcare and nutrition and provide emergency help after disasters. The International Relief Friendship Foundation has over 80 national chapters worldwide.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Volunteer at the IRFF

Steps

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Step One

Help the IRFF raise funds by joining the fundraising team. The fundraising team is responsible for planning and organizing events, collecting donated goods and conducting sales.
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Step Two

Volunteer in your professional capacity, contributing your specialized knowledge and skills to any of the programs offered by the IRFF. Although all help is welcome, there are areas in which professional help is needed. For instance, skilled volunteers will be needed in the administrative and accounting departments.
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Step Three

Volunteer in communities suffering from natural disasters and other catastrophes. IRFF organizes volunteers into teams to provide food, clothing, shelter and medical attention to members of the community. Volunteers also help to rebuild the community.
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Step Four

Help to make education accessible worldwide. In addition to providing educational supplies, the IRFF builds schools and literacy centers in communities around the world.
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Step Five

Provide assistance in medical projects. The IRFF improves health care in poverty-stricken areas by building clinics, hospitals and dispensaries, providing medical equipment and supplies, educating the people on proper healthcare and nutrition, and increasing awareness of AIDS and the methods of prevention.
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Step Six

Gain world experience when you volunteer at IRFF chapters in other parts of the world. Keep in mind that each chapter may have unique programs and volunteer positions due to their location. Look through the Programs and Projects page to find one that appeals to you (see Resources below). Fill out an application to apply to serve in one of these chapters (see Resources below).
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Step Seven

Search for the chapter closest to you on the IRFF (see Resources below). Contact the coordinator of your regional chapter for more information on how you can volunteer at the International Relief Friendship Foundation.

Contribute to the IRFF in Other Ways

Steps

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Step One

Consider making a monetary donation. The IRFF relies on contributed funds to continue its humanitarian efforts. You can make your donation online or by mail, using a check or money order.
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Step Two

Contact your regional IRFF chapter if you would like to make in-kind contributions. The foundation accepts goods, accumulated frequent flyer miles and vehicles.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Contributions to the IRFF are tax deductible.
  • You can donate to the IRFF program that appeals to you the most. All the money you donate will be applied to that program.
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