This is a warm-hearted couple from the U.S. who just finished a volunteering tour in Chile. They enjoyed home stays, mining tours, sharing with students, and so much more. We love our volunteers!
We just heard from Jenny, a Long Term volunteer who began her 6 months in Ghana this August 2011. Here are some excerpts from her blog… we’re all excited to read up on her trip, it sounds great so far!
“Closing my eyes and listening to these rhythmic, haunting sounds gave me goosebumps. It hit me for the first time that I was thousands of miles and worlds away from everything I knew. I couldn’t wait to start my journey.”
When Alisa Farabee handed a shirt to one of the women, the woman removed her own shirt and gave it to Alisa, saying, “You give me your shirt, I give you mine.”
School is almost out for the summer here in Boston, and for 11 lucky Boston Public School (BPS) high school students, 3 BPS teachers, and one United Planet Group Coordinator, this means much more than sleeping in and building sand castles at the beach. Thanks to a grant from the U.S. State Department Bureau of Cultural and Educational Affairs, these 15 excited travelers will have the opportunity to explore the unique country of Mongolia for three weeks this coming July!
