I was in the working world for the last five years, always wishing I could have the time to volunteer and give back. After a recent transition into a full time student here in San Francisco, I realized that I could no longer make excuses NOT to be involved!
I admire IDEX's mission, and wanted to support this organization. With seven staff they manage to move mountains with their fundraising and partnership grants. My favorite aspect of IDEX's model is the manner in which they fund projects. They accept projects from developing countries, to be managed and run by locals within their own communities. This ensures the effectiveness and relevancy of each project.
In school I am studying sustainable management. It has become evident to me that we cannot have social or environmental justice until we help the neediest parts of our world – especially in developing countries. Like one connected body, we can never move parts of our body forward without the whole. IDEX strives to move the whole forward, by assisting the struggling parts.
While it can be difficult to set aside time for a volunteer position, it helps me re-evaluate my priorities on a weekly basis (get OFF of Facebook!). I've become better at managing my time, and look forward to my days in the IDEX office.
I admire IDEX's mission, and wanted to support this organization. With seven staff they manage to move mountains with their fundraising and partnership grants. My favorite aspect of IDEX's model is the manner in which they fund projects. They accept projects from developing countries, to be managed and run by locals within their own communities. This ensures the effectiveness and relevancy of each project.
In school I am studying sustainable management. It has become evident to me that we cannot have social or environmental justice until we help the neediest parts of our world – especially in developing countries. Like one connected body, we can never move parts of our body forward without the whole. IDEX strives to move the whole forward, by assisting the struggling parts.
While it can be difficult to set aside time for a volunteer position, it helps me re-evaluate my priorities on a weekly basis (get OFF of Facebook!). I've become better at managing my time, and look forward to my days in the IDEX office.
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