Volunteers assist teachers by serving as classroom resources – observing, contributing and intervene when students struggle with lessons and concepts. They also provide enrichment for gifted learners and provide individual or small-group tutoring during or after school hours.
For Kurt Jaeger, a 13-time Global Volunteers alumnus, volunteering abroad—especially in Peru—has always been about building meaningful relationships. During his service at Sagrada Familia in Peru, he formed a special bond with a dedicated teacher, Hugo Sutizal. Through that kindred spirit, Kurt came to truly understand the deep and lasting impact of human connection. Here’s […]
The curiosity of meeting new people and sharing knowledge with young minds, combined with her desire to visit the land that her paternal grandparents were born led Gail Licciardello, a retired Occupational Therapy Professor from Maine to serve with Global Volunteers in Sicily, Italy. In this blog post, Gail generously shares her reflections on the […]
Flavian Isembert, Anse la Raye Elementary School Principal and Global Volunteers Community Partner, sat down with our November volunteer team to answer questions about the challenges of leading an under-resourced school, and volunteers’ role in improving students’ literacy. Throughout, he stressed that in the face of inevitable setbacks, the outside assistance of patient and caring […]
As post-pandemic household incomes continue to decline in St. Lucia, the country’s youth know they’ll shoulder much of the long-term economic and social recovery. At the same time, however, their career options may well be co-opted by the government’s short-term economic decisions. So, an influential teen-formation program in our partner community offers some hope. Loraine […]
In Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, Nepal, Global Volunteers’ community partners urgently anticipated the first volunteer teams since the pandemic lockdown of 2020. After a protracted absence owing to international travel restrictions and volunteers’ hesitancy, our Nepal Service Program resumed this year with classroom painting and conversational English instruction. As students return to school and programs “slowly […]
Seeking purpose through service, and more than a bit curious about her Italian heritage, first-time volunteer Susanne DiBianca joined Global Volutneers in Castelvetrano, Sicily to give back, and get back to her roots. Her service adventure in Sicily allowed her to explore the homeland of her ancestors, experience their culture, and practice basic Italian with […]
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, a relatively small, landlocked nation with over 27 million people between India and China. In this part of the world, the need is great, but the resiliency of the local people is very strong. If you are looking to volunteer in a place where you will be deeply […]
Global Volunteers’ 177th volunteer team in the Cook Islands was the first to return after COVID. The team included a teacher, military veteran, former World Bank employee, birdwatcher, three-time Cook Islands volunteer, and a college librarian and grandmother who brought her eleven-year-old grandson. They brought oceans of experience and passion to change the world, sometimes […]
Four-time volunteer and Global Volunteers Board Member John Taylor remembers an impactful assignment from teacher Jeremia Silla in Ipalamwa, Tanzania. It wasn’t intended for his students, but rather, for the volunteer teacher himself. In revealing his pride in his school campus, and his devotion to his students, Teacher Jeremia leaves a lasting memory of commitment […]
Global Volunteers professes that every volunteer helps wage peace and promote justice in partner communities worldwide But, you might wonder: “Can I really make a difference in my two weeks of service? Can I truly impact at least one person’s life?” If you have doubts, this story may just convince you how important you can […]