Final Thoughts on My Experiences at PPA

I left the orphanage feeling slightly accomplished and desperately hoping that I could do so much more. Some people thought I was crazy taking 2 weeks vacation from my job to go work in another country when I could’ve been out and about on a beach. However, expanding my volunteer efforts abroad has given me one of the best experiences in my life. This program provided me an ideal opportunity to immerse myself into a culture in a way no tourist is able to easily do so. It also taught me the endless possibilities of believing in oneself as well as giving hope to others. The laughter, tears and overall moments shared during this experience with the volunteers, staff, team leader and children of PPA will forever remain within my heart.

I do believe knowing the native language allows you to add a different kind of value when participating in programs such as this one. However, it’s important to know that any contribution from the heart adds a tremendous and extraordinary value to the lives of under privileged children. There is no language barrier or need for translation when it comes to hugs, moments of laughter, lessons taught and learned, dance moves and so forth. What matters is that you genuinely and truly care about your contribution to others whether it is domestic or international, big or small.

There currently are 460 children in the Peruculturio Perez Aranibar Orphanage of Peru, 30% of which have no one other then the staff and volunteers to care for them and provide them with the warmth of a hug.

If you’re interested in learning more and/or participating as a volunteer at the PPA orphanage or other programs around the world, check out the Global Volunteers site http://www.globalvolunteers.org/ or contact Stacey Chase, Volunteer Coordinator, (800) 487-1074 extension 6126.

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