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I sent out a message a while back on a potential job in the Congo. Well, that fell through. Funding was not approved.

Now, I am going to do a 10 day volunteer job in Liberia in July. They will pay expenses but I need to take vacation at work. I have decided that if it comes to it, I can live on my Protein Shakes for 10 days. Since today is my 2 week bandiversary, I haven't really had much else anyway.

Gotta go get VISA pictures, dr letter of health, innoculations, etc

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WOW awesome. Good Luck

What kinds of things do you do on these Jobs??

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I am a budget analyst in ND and prepare the Governor's recommendations for higher education, transportation, agricultural research, human services and medicaid. In Liberia, I will be writing narrative in support of the budget request for specific divisions of the country's budget.

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cool-I am working on volunteering in Romania-too see other parts of the world is fantastic.I wish you all the luck in the world but where you are going is very dangerous-please be VERY careful.

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How interesting and what a wonderful opportunity! I agree with the others though, please be VERY careful and come back to us unharmed!

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