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Next Volunteer Adventure: April 12-26, 2012

posted 1 Nov 2011 10:49 by Janet McKelvey   [ updated 1 Nov 2011 11:18 ]

Interested in making a difference..directly changing lives in a positive way? The TRIP volunteer experience offers personal challenge and the opportunity to work hard while having lots of fun. Volunteers welcome for our next trip April 12 - 26, 2012. Click on Volunteer Experience on the Home Page to see what it is in store.

TRIP Event Raises $20,000

posted 1 Nov 2011 10:43 by Janet McKelvey   [ updated 1 Nov 2011 11:19 ]

The annual fund raising event hosted by the Pilot Tavern was a great success raising $20,000. With this, we can start work on the reconstruction of the main building of the school. Good news for the families and children in Sri Lanka.

Building a New School

posted 30 May 2011 14:57 by Janet McKelvey

For the next two years, TRIP will be devoting its resources to completing the rebuild of the school. Have a look at the TRIP School Story on this album.

Team 8 Rebuilds 4 New Classrooms

posted 30 May 2011 14:57 by Janet McKelvey

The volunteers did an amazing job completing most of the work on one building at the school. Check out our story on the TRIP Team 8 album.

Team 8 Leaves April 14th!

posted 11 Apr 2011 17:58 by Janet McKelvey

TRIP Team 8 is going to start a new project - rebuilding schools. Follow their volunteer adventure on the Team 8 Photo Album.

TRIP Event - September 30

posted 4 Sep 2010 12:17 by Janet McKelvey   [ updated 4 Sep 2010 12:23 ]

TRIP`s event is at the Pilot Tavern (Toronto) September 30. Join us to meet volunteers, learn more about TRIP and have some fun! Click for more details.

Thank You ALEX!

posted 28 Jul 2010 14:09 by Janet McKelvey

For his 8th birthday, Alex Gumley asked for donations to TRIP instead of presents. Thanks to his caring $260 is on the way to Sri Lanka to help kids over there. YEAH Alex!!

Volunteer Celebration

posted 5 Jul 2010 14:21 by Janet McKelvey   [ updated 5 Jul 2010 14:26 ]

In June, 50 volunteers representing all six TRIP teams had a reunion and BBQ. (See photos left hand column.) It was fun to meet up with old friends, make new ones and celebrate the return of Team #6

2011 TRIP April 15 - 29

posted 18 Jun 2010 10:28 by Janet McKelvey   [ updated 5 Jul 2010 14:26 ]

Volunteers are aleady signing up for the 7th volunteer experience in Sri Lanka. Think about joining up by visiting info@tripca.org. Once again we will build new homes for some families who are living in quite desolate conditions. We have room for more people! The dates are scheduled for departure on April 15 and return on the 29th. When we get closer, it could vary by a day either way depending on ideal flights.

Softchoice Cares Returns to Sri Lanka - October 2010

posted 7 Jun 2010 16:52 by Janet McKelvey   [ updated 7 Jun 2010 17:03 ]

In April 2006, Softchoice funded three homes in our tsunami village and four volunteers came to help build them. Now the team that creates Soctchoice's philanthropic strategy is returning with more than 20 volunteers and plans to build a computer lab in a Tangalle primary school...and much more! See the 04/06 guys in action and get insight into the volunteer adventure.

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