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I'm retired from the Department of Justice. How can I volunteer.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/volunteers_assisting_abroad/ Tue Apr 07, 2009
It is a very good iniative. I would be more than happy to help my consulate, my embassy and my fellow citizens. I am ready and willing to participate. Should you need further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours, Nasser PhD.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/volunteers_assisting_abroad/ Tue Apr 07, 2009
Currently I live in the township of Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, South Africa. I also travel in remote areas of South Africa, CongoDRC, Zambia, etc...several projects that I have involvement with is within the small business sector and water purifaction (NGO). My wife is Xhosa so this allows me to gain entry into tribal areas within the Eastern Cape. If possible I would like to laison with other Americans within Africa to discuss current affairs, etc.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/volunteers_assisting_abroad/ Sun Apr 05, 2009
Is life not only worth living when we live for those ideals that gives fulillment to our hearts. The path of love, unselfishness, selflessness and sacrifice has proven through out all the age to be the loudest way to propergate our believe.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/volunteers_assisting_abroad/ Sat Apr 04, 2009
I am looking forward to President Obama's trip to Europe this week. Is Secretary of State Hillary Clinton going with him?]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/volunteers_assisting_abroad/ Mon Mar 30, 2009
The "warden" program seems like good way to have Americans abroad connect and receive helpful information. Specifically, I can truly appreciate the way that technology has allowed for more effective communication to Americans living overseas. This post explains how new forms of technology have increased the efficiency of the transfer of information. For example, the use of email and text messages has made it so that Americans aboard can receive information quickly. It seems to me that with help from the warden program, Americans that are living in a country abroad have the ability to feel as connected and as safe as living in their own country. As the warden program continues, it will hopefully allow for a safe and successful time for American's to have when they are abroad. The volunteer wardens clearly play a necessary role for American citizens in countries overseas.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/volunteers_assisting_abroad/ Sun Mar 29, 2009
My wife and I have lived and worked overseas for over 20 years. She was in the Hospitality Industry. Her last position was to serve as the General Manager of the American Club in China, Taipei, Taiwan. She also has lived and worked in Cairo, Senegal, Morocco, Manila.

I had a number of overseas assignments as a consultant in product development, quality control, social responsibility studies and International Joint Venture management. I have worked in Taiwan, China, Malaysia, Thailand and Antigua.

We are now retired. We are willing to travel and even live in other areas for short periods.

What are the opportunities for folks like us?]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/volunteers_assisting_abroad/ Sun Mar 29, 2009
Wonderful idea to have warden support- not quite the same, but yesterday I became an honorary commander at Kirtland Air Force Base. In our current world we need to build buddy, mentor and support systems to replace those that are no longer in place.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/volunteers_assisting_abroad/ Sun Mar 29, 2009