Current News, Field Reports and Volunteer Voices

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teaching English in a school in Poland

Volunteer Voices Italy

Mid Week – We Are Together In Mind & Spirit

After beginning the day with our morning breakfast of cappuccinos, cafe lattes, fresh fruit, and an assortment of pastries, we took the bus to Gallileo Gallilei for class. My first class went smoothly, working with my mom, Joanna, and…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Volunteer Voices Cuba

Our Last Days in Ciego de Avila

Message of the Day – “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead Our last days in Ciego de Avila. I’m already feeling very sad to…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Volunteer Voices Poland

An Inspiring Day with a Wonderful Ending

After a nice breakfast that included a Polish omelet, Don, Jack and I headed out to Cisie for our first day of teaching. Natalie, our Polish counterpart teacher, picked us up and we had a nice chat along the way. Although I felt a little…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Volunteer Voices Cuba

Painting, Practicing English and Pina Coladas

Our ninth full day in Cuba was our first work day with our reduced/learner team of eight plus team leader Michele. Alyssa and Paul returned with Alejandro to the church for painting. This time it was an indoor wrought iron bannister. They…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Reaching Children's Potential, Volunteer Voices

We are Teaching and Learning as Well

Team Journal for Tuesday 15th September 2015 As per previous arrangement all 4 groups were dropped to their facilities to continue the work. Everyone started the day very enthusiastically as all of us were better prepared and…

Family volunteer experience in Crete

Family Volunteering, Volunteer Voices Greece

“Our family volunteer experience in Crete was one of the highlights of my life.”

Reflections from Colleen Shannon, who volunteered with her daughter, Lauren, and two grandsons, Max and Darwin in Crete, Greece: Our family volunteer experience in Crete last month was one of the highlights of my life. Not only was…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Volunteer Voices Poland

Teaching and “Adopting” a School in Poland Motivates Retiree

Alumni volunteer Gary Gullikson talks about his experience teaching English in a school in Poland, his 3rd service program in the country. This year was my first year of organized teaching English in a school in Poland. Previously I taught…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Volunteer Voices Cook Islands

Debbie O’Connor: “Volunteering is good for the soul…”

A year ago, upon going into my 30th year of teaching Special Education, (Wallenpaupack Area School District, Hawley, PA), I made the decision to celebrate by planning to do service work In Rarotonga, Cook Islands. My friend, Kim,…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Volunteer Voices Italy

OUR FIRST DAY – FULL OF NEW EXPERIENCES

Today we were launched on the first day of high school. We each met the teachers we would work with. My wife, Margaret and I are working with Annamaria in the scientifico concentration. We met several other teachers in the teachers lounge,…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Free Time Options Cuba

Cultural Weekend in Cuba

A busy weekend of people-to-people events started with an historic museum visit ending with a Conga line. We said a sad farewell to our one-week volunteers. On to Moron, stopping at Rancho Palma for a lunch under grass roofs among the caged…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Reaching Children's Potential, Volunteer Voices

Truly an International Team of 13 Volunteers from 7 Countries

Team Journal for Sunday, 13th September 2015 After a wonderful night sleep in the very homely facility provided by Stephen, the India country manager, we came into the orientation session on Day 1 fully refreshed. We started…

teaching English in a school in Poland

Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Italy

Celebrating 20 Years Of Service In Monopoli Italy

I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to be a part of an extraordinary service program in Monopoli Italy. As a team leader for Global Volunteers, I have made new friends, renewed friendships and I am kept young at heart with my time…