Shana Greene, Author at Village Volunteers

Inspiration, Hard Work and Passion by Lindsey Casagrande

Village Volunteers granted me a life-changing experience when the program enabled me to travel to Kenya and live amongst some of the most inspiring, hard-working and passionate people I will ever meet

Thankful for School, Food and Clean Water by Joshua Machinga

A note from Joshua Machinga, program director at Common Ground, demonstrates what grassroots partnership is all about.

Village Volunteers: A Positive Impact by Hawley Smith

Volunteering in Kunya village (Kenya) through Village Volunteers for just four weeks has positively impacted my life and my career.

Not Enough Positive Words by Brett Weiss

Shana and the rest of the Village Volunteers staff are people who are passionate about their work and helping people who want to do things to make the world a better place.

A Life Changing Experience by Devon de Leña

My trip to Kenya in 2007 with Village Volunteers was a life-changing experience.

Fill Your Soul with Wonderful Things by David Karen

I volunteered and it was a trip of a lifetime; Emmanuel Tasur of Namunyak Maasai Welfare (NMW) and his family, the children at the school, the animals of the Maasai Mara!

Planning and Preparation Make the Difference by Sara Richardson

Village Volunteers has it together, and the planning and preparation this organization put into my trip allowed me to have an enjoyable and safe experience.

Kenya: Living Simply and Slowly by Sara Richardson

For six weeks, Sara Richardson lived out of a suitcase and realized that she brought more with her than most Kenyans owned.

To the Experience Architects by Campbell Hall

We will each take away different things from our time in Ghana, but it is safe to say that all of us have been profoundly impacted by the whole experience

Helping in Nepal: A Tenfold Return by John Gebbia

Jon Gebbia says of volunteering in Nepal: Lace up your hiking boots, clear your schedule, and hold on, because the experience will rock your world!

Atorkor: Centre for Training Women and Youth by Peta Hall

Peta Hall has been a volunteer with Village Volunteers for three years, having worked in Kpando and Atorkor, Ghana.

Thank You for My College Education by Julius Sakong Fentra

After graduation, Julius Sakong Fentra said, “With my education, I will return to my community to help treat some of the common diseases.”

Village Volunteers Quarterly 2.4

Welcome to the Village Volunteers Quarterly holiday gift guide! Inside you’ll find ways to give that change lives.

Nepal: Organic Culture and Agriculture by Brian Whitmire

Brian Whitmire says of volunteering in Nepal, “The experience that was pictured in my mind was not nearly as beautiful, rich or memorable as what I had come to encounter.”

Kenya: Preparation for Trips Like This by Brett Weiss

Brett Weiss had to reach a point in his life where he was ready and willing to commit himself to making this trip and prepare himself mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Children: Imprints on the Heart by Jessica Warner

The orphans at Ryvanz-Mia and all her students have left an imprint on Jessica Warner’s heart forever.

Village Volunteers Quarterly 2.3

In this issue: Quilts of Love from Dawn Brislawn, Baby Tasur Expected in December, The College of Integrative Medicine Opens in Ghana and more!

An Invitation from Namunyak Maasai Welfare in Kenya

On behalf of Namunyak Maasai Welfare, Emmanuel Tasur conveys gratitude to the volunteers of Village Volunteers.

Village Volunteers Quarterly 2.2

In this issue we celebrate Village Volunteers Partnerships, win a trip during It Takes a Village Party, and volunteer for
Kick It with Kenya!

Namunyak Maasai Welfare: Quality Education for All by Alex Salkin

At Namanyuk Maasai Welfare, Emmanuel’s school has already made a great deal of progress during Alex Salkin’s short visit. Three classrooms have been cemented and they’ve begun on the administration office.