Alright, so you’re thinking about volunteering abroad..now the big decision: WHERE TO GO? For many, because they’re volunteering, meaning no salary, they’d like to go somewhere where the cost of living is relatively affordable. And, since you have the opportunity, you may as well go somewhere stunningly beautiful, right? But you probably also want to volunteer in a place that… Read more →
One Volunteer’s Story
Wearing the sari that Headmistress Geetha gave me Growing up in a small, midwestern American town of only 900 people, India and its booming population of one billion came as quite a shock. Although I can say I was more “eased into” India than some- having taught in northern Thailand for over a year as well as spending several… Read more →
Art Board
Since art isn’t usually a class that the students have, American volunteer teacher Daytona wanted to show the students how fun art can be, and that it can be made of anything- even old newspapers! Each student made an individual piece that was then added to a giant art board that is still displayed at the school! Read more →
Jeopardy
With the last volunteer, the children were introduced to the game “Jeopardy,” as a way to review what they had learned for the week. The students loved it, and the competition was fun and fierce! Read more →