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Logo Contest Winner |
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Go M.A.D. would like to congratulate Maria as the winner of our Logo Contest!
She has also done design work for Peace Boat, Pepy Ride and many other NGOs in Japan and around the world. You can find some of her work at
www.todesignto.com
Thank you MARIA!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is Go M.A.D.?
A: Go Make A Difference is an international web-based volunteer
organization founded and run by English teachers on the Japan Exchange
and Teaching (JET) Programme in Japan and JET Alumni. Go M.A.D. works
to match the skills of volunteers with an organization who needs those
skills.
Q: Do I need to be a JET (Japan Exchange and Teaching) Programme
participant to avail of Go M.A.D.'s services?
A: No. http://www.go-mad.org is
open to everybody!
Q: Is there an application fee for volunteering?
A: No.
Q: What's with this SIGN UP thing then?
A: It's only for JETs who wish to sign up for the new GO M.A.D.
Special Interest Group (SIG). Non-JETs do not need to sign up. Unless
you are a fellow English Teacher and can use the benefits of being a
paid member, then contact Rachel Allen at gomadfunds@gmail.com
Q: Who pays for my flight to these beautiful, exotic places? Do I
get any help?
A: It is the volunteer's responsibility to pay for everything
associated with volunteering, such as transportation, food, and
lodging. Go M.A.D. encourages you to fundraise among friends, family,
classmates, and coworkers at home before departing. There is no
minimum or maximum amount to fundraise. Please contact Jennifer Hobbs
at gomadcardsales@gmail.com
for great fundraising ideas and
inspiration.
Q: Is there an age limit to volunteer?
A: That depends on the organization. Most will accept at least those
of 18 years of age.
Q: How will I know what to do when I arrive at a project?
A: Go M.A.D. puts you in direct contact with project directors by
email or the phone, as listed on International Projects
It is best to discuss what skills or talents you have to offer, such
as teaching English, organizing sports, writing grant letters, or
doing construction, before arriving.
If you have any further questions about the region and country, please
do research on the internet or contact a Go M.A.D. staff member for
more details.
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