Hi expat, sorry it's taken so long for me to welcome you ( I'm a newbie here too), but I've been busy trying to get things together for my move to the UK & havent been online much recently.The process has been long, tedious, & frustrating at times, but I know it will be worth it the end.
Just an idea for volunteer work, might not be your cup of tea, but this is what I'm going to do when I get over. Being a big animal lover (greyhounds especially) I plan on volunteering at some of the greyhound rescue groups in the area. There are quite a few of them, & I'm looking so forward to that.
I really hope your becoming more adjusted as time goes on & feeling a lot less homesick. I know I'll be dealing with that soon enough, but this forum will definitely be my lifeline. Such a great bunch of people! If ever you want to chat, just let me know. I find talking to others who have gone through or are going through the same thing is such a comfort. Good luck with everything.
Sheila