Why not just volunteer in this country?
I’m leaving a job with decent pay and benefits, a nice middle class suburban house, my friends, and family to live and work with people I don’t yet know in a place I don’t yet know. I'll be gone for 27 months. During that time I don’t expect I’ll be able to take my nice hot morning showers, will likely not have dependable electricity, and figure I'll be sick with one form a parasite or something at least until my 55 year old body becomes acclimated to the new environment. And I’m totally exciting about taking this next step !!!! I’ve applied to the Peace Corps and have been nominated to teach secondary math or science in Africa. When the invite comes I may find out I’ll be doing something else on a different continent. Taking to family and friends about my decision I've gotten a range of response. Most people easily pick up on my excitement and share my enthusiasm. Some worry about my physical health and safety. Others may wonder about my mental health.