http://blog.volunteervisions.org This is a blog to chronicle stories and news from Volunteer Visions projects throughout the world. Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:08:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 1. Tell us a little about yourself I'm 21, studying Spanish and am finishing my prerequisites for a physician assistant program. 2. What was your housing like? I lived with a friendly Cusquena family; energetic dad, kind mom, 17-yr-old son, 5-yr-old daughter and ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=98 Interested in a free trip volunteer trip abroad?   By fundraising you can cover the entire cost of your trip, from airfare to program fee.   Here are some tips to raise money for your volunteer trip:     Tell everyone about your trip. If you don't ask, you won't ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=86 At Volunteer Visions we applaud those who make the commitment to the Peace Corps and UN Volunteers. However, if you are considering joining the Peace Corps, there are a number of reasons to first take part in a Volunteer Visions project.   Let’s begin with the similarities between Volunteer Visions and the ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=85       1. Are there any new projects in development? See the last two posts to the blog for more information! 2. Has anything exciting or new happened in the past few weeks? Yes, we’ve changed locations to a better area/office space, we are working on developing new partnerships with foundations in ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=81 We are close to completing the develop of another project in Ecuador. Read below to find out more information . Beach Conservation Project “JAMA” This project allows volunteers to learn more about the Ecuadorian coast and the lives of fishermen, as well as help to preserve the natural resources of the Ecuador’s ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=79 Community Volunteer Program in Chinimp Tuna The following project is currently in development in Ecuador. Below you can read an overview of a project that is aimed at ambitious volunteers willing to live in conditions that are quite unlike those that they enjoy at home. The volunteer project in the ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=78 January - March 2007Here I am, sitting in the cold surroundings of my native country, Canada. As I stare at my darkened skin, my four office walls and the pile of work that has compiled over the last five weeks, all I can do is daydream of the life that ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=71 - Waking up to the crisp sound of a rooster just outside the window, bike riding along the seascape, learning the art of surf, teaching English to the locals, and making an impact on the hearts of others. - Kelly Thompson I arrived in Samara, Costa Rica with a nervous ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=66   1. Do you have any new projects in development?   There are few projects under development. We will let you know when we start accepting volunteers on those projects.   3. Do you have any volunteers currently working in your project? What is the average number of volunteers at any given time?   We do you have ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=56 Do you have any new projects in development?   Yes we have some projects in development. We plan to build a new biodigester, wind mill, and classroom.         2. Has anything exciting or new happened in the past few weeks? Yes we built a Fish Pond ... http://blog.volunteervisions.org/?p=50