the one you choose is going to benefit others as well as make you feel good! Being experienced with helping out non-profits, I can tell you one good organization located in Orlando, FL is Give Kids the World.Give Kids the World fulfills wishes of all children with life-threatening illnesses and their families from around the world to experience a memorable, joyful, cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions, and to enjoy the magic of Give Kids the World Village for as long as there is a need. Believe me, the village is magic!!
I had the honor of joining GOAMPI www.goampi.org in volunteering one of our morning to help make these families dreams come true! What an experience it was! Our group helped assist with breakfast service, pictures with Mickey & Minnie, meet and greeting the families and anything else they needed us to do. To see the smiles and joy in the children as well as the rest of the family was priceless. These were families that seemed as if they had been blessed with being able to participate in this special experience. What they didn't know was how blessed we felt to be able to participate!
It truly is a special feeling to know you are making someones life special. A simple thing like saying good morning or carrying a food tray not only make the families feel like they are getting the royal treatment, but make you feel special because you are making them feel that way. I have never experienced such appreciation from the families as well as the staff that work there.
When volunteering at Give Kids the World there was only two rules:
1. Always smile - no matter what.
2. Never say NO - If there is something the child wants they make it happen!
How can you work with that philosophy and not have a great time! It really is a very happy environment that is created. The Village is made up of several different buildings that are all themed. There one building the child can go in and put their name on a star to make a wish. An animated fairy talks to them and creates the illusion that their wish is being granted. There is another building that has a super-sized train set that has night & day settings. There was a very nice volunteer that was more than willing to help the families push every button so they could see all the buildings light up, trolley run, logs rolls, circus rides move and anything else you can think of! With this mans enthusiasm you couldn't help but get excited over the trains!
This is definitely a great organization that you can make a difference is these families lives as well as your own. They are always looking for volunteers to work any amount of hours you can donate. If interested in volunteering: www.gktw.org/volunteer.asp?a=2 and make a difference. I can't wait for my next volunteer opportunity with Give Kids the World!
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