By Alex Wynn VE Volunteer from Washington, USA As a volunteer there are a lot of surprises, to say the least, that you receive while working in an hogar. For me, one of the biggest surprises I’ve had during my time at Pléyades has been how much the kids love science! Whether it’s chemistry, biology, […]
Hogar Fundación Pléyades
This week, we are saying goodbye to our Assistant Program Director, Kristen Calderón. She has been such a joy to have on the team, and such an asset. With her experience in early child development and intercultural relations, she has provided a wealth of knowledge and ideas both for VE programs and for the children […]
Mariah is the Program Director at VE Global. She recently returned from a trip to the USA, where she visited various YMCA summer camps as part of a new Healthy Living partnership with the Cumberland County YMCA of Maine. By Mariah Healy, VE Program Director from Maine, USA On a trip to the U.S. this […]
Liga de Deportes
By Kristen Calderón VE Assistant Program Director from California, USA. Kristen is the Assistant Program Director at VE Global. Like every VE staff member, she also volunteers one day a week at one of our partner organizations. For the last two months I’ve been volunteering one day a week at Casa de Guaguas and have had […]
Hogar Esperanza - Casa de Guaguas
This month’s theme at Liga de Deportes was kickball! The kids learned the rules, did some drills, and then were split into teams for an awesome game. Then there was snack time with tuna sandwiches on whole wheat bread, carrot sticks, grapes, nuts, and pineapple cups. After snack, the kids had time for games, like chess […]
Liga de Deportes
By Robin Andrews VE Volunteer from North Carolina, USA When I first started looking into volunteering with VE Global, I remember reading the part that said “four month minimum commitment” and wondering if I would be able to commit for that long. Well, eight months later I realized that four months was simply NOT enough […]
Extended Stay, Hogar San Francisco de Regis
Hurry! The application deadline for our September 2012 volunteer class is rapidly approaching. Submit your application by Monday, July 23rd to join our team of committed volunteers this September. Still not sure you want to apply? Visit our blog to read personal accounts about what it’s like to volunteer with VE, or contact us and […]
By Susi McGhee VE Volunteer from Georgia, USA Our long weekend spent in Cajón del Maipo was exactly what I needed. Along with the other VE Volunteers and directors, I took a bus about an hour outside of the city to the foothills of the Andes for my first, and sadly, only Jornada. From the […]
Jornada
Jornada gives VE volunteers and staff a chance to leave the hustle and bustle of Santiago for a relaxing retreat to the mountains. It is a time for volunteers to reflect on their experiences, connect as a group, and enjoy deep breaths of fresh air. Plus lots of fun games and good food! This month’s Jornada was […]
Jornada
Last week, we said goodbye to our Director of Resource Development, Jamie Lynn Ensey. Jamie arrived in Chile in September of 2010, with the plan of working for six months as a full-time volunteer at Hogar San Francisco de Regis. At the end of those six months, Jamie decided to extend her stay with VE […]
