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volunteering with adult children
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My Experience Volunteering with Adult Children

Mari had volunteered before, but never with her adult children. Here she tells us about her experience volunteering with adult children in Cuba.  My husband and I live in the same town as our two adult sons, who attend a state university.…
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Volunteer in 2017

Pledge to Volunteer in 2017

There are so many reasons to volunteer in 2017. Much has been written and studied about the value of volunteerism in the community and to the individual. Some claim that people who volunteer live longer, happier lives. Or, is it rather that…
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Teaching conversational English in Mexico and Cuba

Teaching conversational English in Mexico and Cuba

Judi has taught conversational English in three different Spanish-speaking countries. Here she shares her experience teaching conversational English in Mexico and Cuba. Querétaro, Mexico All of the fifteen volunteers spent each day and/or…
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ENGLISH CLASSES IN SPANISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES
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Conversational English Classes in Spanish Speaking Countries

If someone knows about teaching English classes in Spanish speaking countries, that's Judi. She has taught conversational English in three different Spanish-speaking countries. Here she shares her experience in each of these communities. In…
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YOGA, HAPPINESS, AND PROSPERITY

Yoga, Happiness, and Prosperity

As part of our series on Myths and Legends, India Country Manager Stephen Raja continues talking about Kolam, and explains its relationship to yoga, happiness, and prosperity. On a previous post Stephen explained the legend behind Kolam…
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Beautiful Drawings in India

Kolam: Beautiful Drawings in India

Continuing with our series on Myths and Legends,  India Country Manager Stephen Raja talks about Kolam, a  tradition of making beautiful drawings in India.  What does yoga have to do with drawing? And what does drawing have to with prosperity?…
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Most Underrated City
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What is the Most Underrated City?

Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar writes about a BBC article that highlights Lima as the most underrated city in South America. With its world renowned gastronomy, ethnic diversity, and gorgeous sites, Lima is a fascinating city. Read on…
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New Year's Eve celebrations in Peru.
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How Do People Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Peru?

Peru country Manager Daniel Salazar talks about the different ways people celebrate New Year's Eve in Peru as well as some local traditions.  That is actually a difficult question to answer as there are many regions with completely different…
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Volunteer Develops New English Teaching Method in India

Resourcefulness goes a long way on a Global Volunteers Program!  For instance, this volunteer approached English teaching in India with personal creativity that resulted in an innovation available to successive volunteers.  Devra explains…
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Christmas Eve in China
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Christmas in China Is about Apples

As part of our series on Christmas traditions worldwide, this is the second part to a Q&A where Baoli Wang, China Country Manager, describes Christmas Eve in China to Peru Country Manager Daniel Salazar.  D: What do Chinese people…
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Christmas in India

“It’s Not A Sacrifice” to Celebrate Christmas in Chennai

Happy Christmas to all! It is 1:17am and a fun and a full Christmas Eve Day has quickly turned into early Christmas morning… Our day began with a first visit for team members Riley and Barbara, and a return visit for Susan, Brookie,…
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christmas in the orphanage

Childrens’ Christmas in the Orphanage – Volunteering in India

We work with a few Christian organizations in Chennai, India.  Country Manager Stephen Raja reports on a very merry Christmas Eve celebration with our holiday volunteer team. Read about a children's Christmas in the orphanage: This year…
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