"…the most important element of every project is the inter-personal connections that are developed between fellow volunteers and the residents we have come to assist." – Betsy Lomax |
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"They were smart, hard- working, and enthusiastic about learning a new technology; they made my volunteer work more meaningful." – Chen Li |
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"We are excited and continually motivated by the stewardship of the library shown by the young library club." – Karen Chun |
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"We traveled, we taught, we learned as well. I know that each time we leave; we leave with more than we brought. We carry the smiles, the friendships we made, and the knowledge of the needs of the communities." – Laurie Roberts |
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"With this trip, I realized that the only thing better than volunteering the first time, is volunteering the second time. ─ I felt like I made a difference by going back to the country of my origin to teach the skills I have learned. At first I was worried if I had made any significant impact. But, this year I saw the importance and the demand of my presentations." – Nancy Maaty |
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"We require community involvement in all our projects. Working together, we should be able to develop sustainable projects that will result in lasting improvements to schools and clinics.” – Dwight Hanson |
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