Current News, Field Reports and Volunteer Voices

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CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

Volunteer Voices Italy

Thursday – The Goodbyes Begin

Today started the usual way a real yearning to turn off the alarm and go back to sleep. But what would the Galileo Galilei students do without us or, more to the point, how could I think of missing a day and not see all those smiling eager…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

Volunteer Voices Italy

Tuesday – A Rainbow Day – After The Rain

The volunteers got off to a good start on a brisk, sunny morning. The Galileo School had become a familiar and comfortable environment for us now. We relax in the teachers lounge; share teaching ideas and strategies; walk the halls with…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options Peru

Culture Rich Country: Peru!

Sometimes your everyday life keeps you so busy that you don’t realize all the amazing things you can find in your city, much the less in your country. Peru is a country with a rich ancient culture that can be seen everywhere in ruins scattered…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

Volunteer Voices Italy

Monday – Our Second Week Begins With Rain

Finally some cool weather! Week two began today with rain and a cooling trend. Could it be that fall has arrived in Monopoli? All volunteers are in a routine and since the heat has finally abated, classes have moved back indoors. Over…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

Free Time Options Cuba

Discovering Havana – and Our Final Good-Bye

Message of the Day – “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” Pericles, ancient Greek politician Our final full day in Cuba. After what I think everyone would…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

Volunteer Voices Cuba

Reflections on Cuba

Message of the Day – “We draw comfort from those who agree with us; growth from those who don’t.” - Marty Nemko Thursday. It's a word we have practiced countless times with our students over the past 8 days. It's a day we have both…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

Volunteer Voices Italy

Thursday – 99 Degrees ! First Week Almost Over

Aahh yes, the morning breakfast routine has been established. The excessive heat of the day has already been assessed and the school administration has slightly shortened our day and we will now end at noon. Peter and I first worked with…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

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…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

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…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

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…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

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…

CULTURE RICH COUNTRY: PERU!

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…