Local Volunteer Traveling to Middle East

Local Volunteer Traveling to Middle East

Give a Kid a Backpack Volunteer Chosen for Rotary International Exchange

(Orange County, Fl) (April 27, 2010) –Rotary Foundation has selected five young professionals from the Central Florida region to participate in a group study exchange program in Israel. In four to six weeks, each team member will experience Israel’s culture and institutions, observe how their vocations are practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, and exchange ideas.

Kari Williams, a veteran Give a Kid a Backpack volunteer will be shadowing local Israeli nonprofits as part of this cultural and vocational exchange. “It has been fascinating to volunteer and bring educational materials to Nicaragua, Honduras, and Central Florida. I am blessed to have these experiences. More individuals should pursue these international opportunities through Give a Kid a Backpack and the Rotary Foundation”, states Kari Williams.

The team leaves May 9th and returns June 10th.

Central Florida Israel Exchange Team

Nicole Gelfert, Lindsay Hodges, Kristin Winer, Jon Thomas, Kari Williams

“This is a great way to build relationships and understanding overseas and I am excited to follow the teams experience”, Rosanna Kingston, President Give a Kid a Backpack.

Individuals interested in following the team should visit the website followusinisrael.com.





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Give a Kid a Backpack is tax deductible 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization that works towards enriching the lives of impoverished children around the world with backpacks filled with school supplies through the partnership with individuals, organizations, and other nonprofits. For more information, visit http://giveakidabackpack.org.