Does anyone know anything about Worldwide Orphan Relief Coalition (worcforce)?

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<p>My D is interested in volunteering at an orphanage in Ghana through the Worldwide Orphan Relief Coalition. I would obviously like more info before I let her fly off to Ghana. Is anyone familiar with the organization?</p>

<p>[url=<a href=“http://worcforce.org/]HomePage[/url”>http://worcforce.org/]HomePage[/url</a>]</p>

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<p>I’ve never heard of that organization, however WWOF (WorldWide Orphans Foundation) is very well known. I have met the founder and she is well-respected.</p>

<p>WWOF also offers international volunteer opportunities in several locations. </p>

<p>[Worldwide</a> Orphans Foundation](<a href=“http://www.wwo.org/page.aspx?pid=386]Worldwide”>http://www.wwo.org/page.aspx?pid=386)</p>

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<p>If you have the correct name, it’s not listed with Charity Navigator, which would be a negative for me. (Worldwide Orphans Foundation is listed. )</p>

<p>PS You have the right name. There is a facebook page–which doesn’t mean much. However, maybe you/your D can find someone who went to Ghana through it.</p>

<p>Also, this tumblr link has links to its official website. It’s new–2009–and founded by a college student. <a href=“http://worcforce.■■■■■■■■■■/about[/url]”>http://worcforce.■■■■■■■■■■/about&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Maybe start a new thread about volunteering in Ghana.</p>

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<p>Nearly 100% of the board is college students, which is a negative for me. I would be suspect of how well they have vetted all the risks. Even if there were older professionals on the board, I’m not sure I would be OK sending my college student to an organization that was only founded in 2009.</p>

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<p>I am so sorry that I am just now seeing this. We run trips every summer. If ever interested, please contact <a href="mailto:volunteer@worcforce.org">volunteer@worcforce.org</a> or you can go through our website- worcforce.org!
Thank you for your interest in being a part of the WORCforce :slight_smile: </p>