Current News, Field Reports and Volunteer Voices

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Volunteer Voices Portugal

It Was Destiny

I truly believe that it was destiny that Beja and Global Volunteers discovered one another. After all, legend has Beja recognized as a peace center dating back to the Romans and Global Volunteers is all about promoting peace through mutual…

Volunteer Voices

The babies have opened our hearts to love more

"I would like to thank the babies of Tutova. We've talked about how sad and difficult their lives are (and this is true) but in many ways, they've already done more to impact the world than many people ever will. These babies unite strangers…

News and Updates

Partners in Development: A Message from Global Volunteers’ CEO Bud Philbrook

Global Volunteers facilitates human and economic development at the community level and engages volunteers to do much of the work. But as is stated in Global Volunteers "Philosophy of Service -- Strategy for Development, " only local people…

Volunteer Voices

These babies unite strangers from all over the world

I am now back in the States after another fulfilling trip to Tutova. It was just over 24 hours ago that I was saying goodbye to the kids, my new friends (both human and canine) and Romania. In our last week, Spring had sprung in the countryside.…

Volunteer Voices

And Then There Were Three…..

We had a busy week last week with the kids. Many were in isolation because of colds so the volunteers would take turns going in to play with them and try to relieve their boredom. Several parents came to visit last week. It is always so wonderful…

Volunteer Voices Tanzania

Red Dirt

Red dirt – that has been our home for the past three weeks. We have walked countless miles around the village and on that red dirt we practiced our Kihehe and Kiswahili terms. On that red dirt we saw the smiling faces of mothers,…

Volunteer Voices Cook Islands

Volunteers Perspective

Wednesday, August 5th 2009 Today I showed Char around Te Uki Ou School and felt very proud walking around. I am so comfortable there that tomorrow will be a difficult day. Today was my first day back without Iris and it made for a weird…

Volunteer Voices

Day One

Greetings from Romania! My name is Jane and this is my ninth trip with Global Volunteers, all in Romania. This team we are 12 strong. Ages range from 18 to 63 and from all walks of life- laywers, writers, nurses and a student. We also have…

Volunteer Voices

A Farewell to the Volunteers from our Mexico Host

Farewell Global Volunteers! This is mainly just a thank you speech from us, teachers to you Global volunteers. We always appreciate what you do for our students, and believe me… they might not say it but they appreciate it too. I…

Volunteer Voices

The Good Life in Queretaro – La Buena Vida

1. Plazas....large, small, pockets... families, dancing, fountains, music, balloons, and people watching 2 Shopping...treasures found behind doors in beautiful courtyards, kiosks on Liberdad, shops on Cinco de Mayo - and don't…

Volunteer Voices

How Do I Love Queretaro, Let Me Count the Ways

I have been asked why I like to lead Global Volunteer teams to Queretaro. It is a very easy question for me to answer. I would like to borrow from Elizabeth Barrett Browning in her "Sonnets from the Portuguese" where she writes "How do I love…

News and Updates

Take the Opportunity to Come to Queretaro!

It is a pleasure to a on the team in Queretaro, especially in February and March. Central Colonial Mexico is a wonderful place to visit any time of the year, but is especially nice during late winter, when you can enjoy the beautiful flowers. The…