While it can be invigorating to volunteer overseas, getting involved at home is just as important. Volunteer work is more than a story or a line on a resume – it’s an essential part of a functioning society. But choosing where to focus your time and talents can be difficult….
Category: Volunteering
The Importance of Health Education
When thinking about doing a medical mission trip most people will ask themselves questions like, where am I interested in going, how long can I be away from home, or do I have to speak the language? This are all valid questions, and ones that only you can answer. But…
Making a Difference In Guatemala: My medical mission story
Guest Blogger: Wendy Barton I work for a company called CompHealth, and it is our purpose to make a difference for our people, providers, and clients, and our community. Helping to fulfill this purpose through my daily work is something I’ve always been really proud to be a part of….
Video of Zambia Mission
Zambia is facing a shortage of trained doctors and healthcare staff. The Making a Difference Foundation, in partnership with Weatherby Healthcare and International Medical Relief, sent 5 doctors into this region to deliver medical care. Hear from a couple of the doctors what their experience was like on this medical…