Become an Orphan Ranger
The Orphan Ranger Program was the first WWO undertaking. After her medical missions to orphanages in Romania and Russia, Dr. Aronson realized that there was a way of life for children living in institutions that was incomprehensible, and that had to be understood in order to properly care for them. She created a “peace corps” for orphans modeled on her childhood hero, The Lone Ranger: the person who comes to do what others need and leave without thanks or payment.
The first Orphan Rangers were college students but over time, the ranks have included medical students and practicing professionals with specialized skills who want to give their time and their talents to vulnerable children. Orphan Rangers are doctors who administer life-saving medications to youngsters with HIV/AIDS…athletes who help kids organize soccer teams … artists who open up new ways for children to communicate … actors who help orphans tell their stories through drama … and whoever they are, they give what children in orphanages need most – they give them attention. As Dr. Aronson says, "Orphan Rangers restore their birthright – they give back their childhood.”
Orphan Rangers represent WWO's core values - service, partnership and respect.
All Orphan Rangers must be over 18 and are expected to pay for their trip expenses, but WWO will provide a stipend in order to support your trip. If you are a student, remember that most of the universities provide grants and we strongly suggest you to initiate the application process as soon as possible. In case you are entitled to a grant, please let us know the deadline for application.
To apply, please send your application and resume to simone at wwo.org.
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