Current News, Field Reports and Volunteer Voices

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Volunteer Voices China

A good and rewarding week making differences in Kunming!

Thought for the day: We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee. – Marian Wright Edelman We’re…

Volunteer Voices Italy

Wednesday – Mid Week And We Feel At Home

This morning we woke up to our first cloudy and breezy day. It was actually a relief from the previous day’s heavy air. We met as usual for our morning meeting and discussed the day's assignments. Claire and Lexi joined us today to go to the…

Volunteer Voices Italy

Monday – Our Week Begins – We Tutor Our First Adult Group

Oh! Did we forget to mention breakfast? As I began my day at the pool looking overlooking the sea- quiet peaceful- fisherman are on the rocks trying to perhaps catch lunch or dinner! Next - forget what they say about being able to find a hot…

Volunteer Voices Italy

Tuesday – What? Another Birthday – This Time A Young One!

It is very pleasant to report Tuesday was another clear and warm day in Monopoli, Italy. The slight morning breeze is to be appreciated. Tuesday morning is the open market day. At seven o'clock vendors are setting up awnings, tables and…

Cultures and Traditions, Free Time Options

Free time – Visit to the Koyembedu Market and the Churches

Message of the Day: “Travel is more than seeing sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living” –Miriam Beard (Madeline Chastain) Today was our first day to not be with the kids because…

Volunteer Voices Montana

Final Glimpses – Final Thoughts

Here’s to all the volunteers, those dedicated people who are helping others. Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls. I can no other answer make, but, thanks and thanks. – a merging of various…

Volunteer Voices Italy

Team 184 Arrives In Monopoli In Seven Days

Volunteers From Six States Will Arrive in Monopoli June 21st. Twelve volunteers from Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey & New York will soon walking, talking, and enjoying all Monopoli has to offer - especially…

Volunteer Voices Italy

Our Final Day – Il Nostro Ultimo Giorno

Our final day was full of last minute packing, good byes to students, teachers, and newly made friends. Perhaps the most moving moment of the day occurred at school in the morning. Two of the students surprised us with an impromptu…

Volunteer Voices Italy

We Are Nearing The End Of Our Time In Italy – Oh No!

As our time ends, classes seem to get better and better. Three team members and Phyllis had an interesting bus ride to Piazza Garibaldi where they waited for the four others to arrive. The bus also transported students. Lively conversation…

Conversational English, Volunteer Voices Italy

It’s wonderful To Practice Conversational English!

We are back at the school today, ready and eager to meet with the students on our 3rd to the last day. Vicky and I accompanied Rita to her class and then worked with a small group of students, making up stories together and solving crossword…

Volunteer Voices

The Visit – and A Hope for the Future

"When you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others." – Peace Pilgrim Today we were surprised to see that one of the children’s mothers showed up to visit. It was clear from observation…

Volunteer Voices Italy

Monday – Our Last Week Begins – Too Soon

Today the schools were closed, because they were in the processing of cleaning after the rigors of Election Day. Since this was a day without scheduled classes, the entire group was scattered about. Vicky, Jane and I caught the train and…