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My 3rd Time to Christ King School

Journal entry by Fran for August 1, 2016. The weekend is over and it is Monday, my first day at Christ King School. Actually, it is my first day at the school this year. I volunteered at Christ King in 2013 and 2014, but it is like any first day of school. There is a […]

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August 1, 2016 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
Volunteer Voices

Experienced both Joy and Sadness

Team Journal by Fran for Friday, 29th July 2016. Today is my last day of volunteering at Assisi Illam. I had not anticipated the depth of feelings I have developed for the children and kind women there. I experienced both joy and sadness, the joy of being with the little children and the sadness of […]

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July 29, 2016 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
Free Time Options, Volunteer Voices

Exploring Indian Markets

Team Journal by Fran for Thursday, 28th July 2016: Exploring Indian Markets. My day in Chennai began earlier than usual. I left the guest house around 6:30 this morning to go to the market. It is important to arrive early at Indian markets for several reasons: The morning is cooler and many people arrive early to purchase […]

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July 28, 2016 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
Volunteer Voices

Fun with the Little Ones at Assisi Illam

Team Journal by Fran for Wednesday, 27th July 2016. I was awake before the call of our crow this morning. I have concluded that my strange sleeping hours will make the adjustment for the 12.5 hour difference between Arizona and India time a bit easier when I return to the States. I have been able […]

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July 27, 2016 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
Volunteer Voices

Delightful Second Day in Chennai

Team Journal by Fran for Tuedsay, 26th July 2016. I awoke to the raucous cries of our crow, the swoosh sound of the native coconut stemmed broom scraping the concrete, and the awakening of traffic. Soon the metal pots and pans began to play their morning song in the kitchen below me. It is the […]

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July 26, 2016 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
Volunteer Voices

Busy First Day Volunteering in India

Team Journal by Fran for Monday, 25th July 2016: Busy First Day Volunteering in India. Message of the day: One does not meet oneself until one catches the reflection from the eyes of another human being. The message for the day seems especially appropriate because seeing our reflection from the eyes of a child is […]

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July 25, 2016 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
Volunteer Voices

The Start of my New Adventure

Team Journal for Sunday, 24th July 2016. Sunday arrived with sunshine. I am already adjusting to the 12.5 hour difference in time. I suspect my plane travels contributed to the success. I slept well and arose around seven, read, and ate a lovely breakfast — all while Stephen’s family attended church services. When they arrived […]

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July 24, 2016 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
Conversational English, Reaching Children's Potential, Volunteer Voices

My Last Day in Chennai

Team Journal for Tuesday – January 19th 2016. Pre-Departure Tuesday After a weekend of flu-like symptoms, I was very pleased to wake with a much healthier body this morning. After a breakfast of scrambled eggs and dosa (my favorite!) our team left for their respective destinations—Maddie and Carol to utilize their teaching abilities at a […]

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January 19, 2016 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
Conversational English, Culture and Traditions Worldwide, Volunteer Voices

A Special Day – First Holy Communion for 5 Assisi Kids

Team Journal for Monday, 28th December 2015. Today was a very special day.  It was the First Holy Communion for the five youngest children at Assisi Illam: Jasmine, George, John, Sophia and Sylvia.  I met these children six years ago and through annual visits, have become close with these children.  The children were dressed in […]

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December 28, 2015 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
Conversational English, Reaching Children's Potential, Volunteer Voices

Working with Children – An Absolute Joy

Team Journal for Wednesday, 23rd December 2015 “Life should be great rather than long” – B.R. Ambedkar Today was a great day, and was no exception to the wonderful time we have been having day after day here in Chennai. We had our usual schedule today, going to Assisi Ilam in the morning and Seam […]

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December 23, 2015 /0 Comments/by Stephen Raja
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