Sunday, May 3, 2009

Economic downturn spurs volunteerism

The global economic crisis has created a new wave of potential volunteers. Eco-tourism in particular has benefited, with some regions seeing a rise in the number of foreigners willing to wait out the recession on volunteer projects.

In this video, Al Jazeera's Lucy Keating reports from Tioman island, in Malaysia, on one such project aimed at preserving marine life.

Want to volunteer some time for the Mor Gregorios Community Center here in Plymouth, Indiana? You do not need to be in Plymouth, or even America. To discover how email us at monastery@synesius.com, or call the community center and parish at 574-540-2048.

You can make a difference in the lives of your friends and neighbors. We are all called by God to do just that.

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