Comments on: Volunteer Vacations http://gardner310.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/volunteer-vacations/ See the World Before You Leave It! Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:49:28 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Heidi http://gardner310.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/volunteer-vacations/#comment-33 Heidi Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:28:31 +0000 http://gardner310.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-33 I volunteered to work in Nicaragua building houses for families living in metal shack in 2004. The experience was memorable in many ways, but most of all connecting with strangers. I tried to explain it to friends and family ,to allay their fears of the unknown, but I don't think they understood how transforming volunteering like this can be. I hope to do this again some day... and take a friend with me! I volunteered to work in Nicaragua building houses for families living in metal shack in 2004. The experience was memorable in many ways, but most of all connecting with strangers. I tried to explain it to friends and family ,to allay their fears of the unknown, but I don’t think they understood how transforming volunteering like this can be. I hope to do this again some day… and take a friend with me!

]]> By: Tim http://gardner310.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/volunteer-vacations/#comment-15 Tim Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:19:24 +0000 http://gardner310.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-15 Gardner310, I was in Peru in October 07 and the work being supported by GV was wonderful. The opportunity to "play" with the toddlers and work with the Siblings program was unforgettable. That was my 6th or 7th trip with GV and I am off to Vietnam next week. The organization is very close to my heart and I appreciate encountering another supporter. Wage peace. Tim Gardner310, I was in Peru in October 07 and the work being supported by GV was wonderful. The opportunity to “play” with the toddlers and work with the Siblings program was unforgettable. That was my 6th or 7th trip with GV and I am off to Vietnam next week. The organization is very close to my heart and I appreciate encountering another supporter. Wage peace.

Tim

]]> By: gardner310 http://gardner310.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/volunteer-vacations/#comment-5 gardner310 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:10:39 +0000 http://gardner310.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-5 Miriam, Good for you. I am impressed and it is people like you who will be able to spread the word on how the program works. If I can help you or any of your friends with travel arrangements, let me know. I work with Global Volunteers and other organizations of this type. Enjoy Portugal. Miriam,

Good for you. I am impressed and it is people like you who will be able to spread the word on how the program works. If I can help you or any of your friends with travel arrangements, let me know. I work with Global Volunteers and other organizations of this type. Enjoy Portugal.

]]> By: Miriam Raphael http://gardner310.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/volunteer-vacations/#comment-4 Miriam Raphael Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:38:08 +0000 http://gardner310.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-4 I heartily agree with you. I'm off this week for my fifth Global Volunteers stint in nine years--this time to Portugal. The other trip have been to Xi'an, China; Ostuni, Italy; Crete; and Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico--and I'm 82 years old. It's a great way to learn the culture when you're inside the community, working with the children or young people. And the members of the team are always great people to travel with. I heartily agree with you. I’m off this week for my fifth Global Volunteers stint in nine years–this time to Portugal. The other trip have been to Xi’an, China; Ostuni, Italy; Crete; and Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico–and I’m 82 years old. It’s a great way to learn the culture when you’re inside the community, working with the children or young people. And the members of the team are always great people to travel with.

]]> By: Michele Gran http://gardner310.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/volunteer-vacations/#comment-3 Michele Gran Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:05:59 +0000 http://gardner310.wordpress.com/?p=16#comment-3 Thanks for your recommendation! Our Peru service program is one of the most popular service opportunity, and offers a genuine opportunity to make a difference in the life of children living in poverty. One very important distinction of Global Volunteers is that we work in close development partnerships with our host organizations, so our service programs go far beyond what has been termed "voluntourism." We don't view international service work as having anything to do with tourism...however, you can be certain you'll experience your host community in a much more meaningful way and truly contribute to the local people's ongoing development. As I write this, my team is teaching English in Beja, Portugal. We currently work in 20 other countries worldwide. We welcome you on future programs! www.globalvolunteers.org. Thanks for your recommendation! Our Peru service program is one of the most popular service opportunity, and offers a genuine opportunity to make a difference in the life of children living in poverty. One very important distinction of Global Volunteers is that we work in close development partnerships with our host organizations, so our service programs go far beyond what has been termed “voluntourism.” We don’t view international service work as having anything to do with tourism…however, you can be certain you’ll experience your host community in a much more meaningful way and truly contribute to the local people’s ongoing development. As I write this, my team is teaching English in Beja, Portugal. We currently work in 20 other countries worldwide. We welcome you on future programs! http://www.globalvolunteers.org.

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