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RLP BLOG, Share what's on your mind !
Volunteers will work together,
to form a thoughtful, cohesive group,
maintaining
an open mind and seeking ways
to bring
out the best in ourselves and in others
"Defining the term
'envisagement' as imagining the world that a community would like to bring into being. Once a group of people-a community
of people- create a collective vision of the kind of world, or the kind of community that they would like to see brought into
being.... it is hard to settle for anything less." Paulo Freire (1970)
| Guatemala 2007, Jocelyn Sulla, Kaitlin O'Riley |
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| Liz Kildahl work with new supply of books |
OVERVIEW PREPARATORY ACTIVITIES : - attend an informational meeting
- fulfill trip tasks requirements
- independently
keep to schedule or make arrangements
- attend planning
meetings, packing sessions
- participate and/or develop
fundraising / public relations activities
- sell minimum number of calendars (fall only)
- find raffle donors & sell tickets (fall only, unless volunteer generated)
- hold book drive at respective school
- write and distribute personalized letter / email to fundraise
- optional:
- Organize car wash, dance, information tables or other personalized activity
- Visit local
churches and synagogues
DEADLINES TO BE RESPECTED : details in 2008 Requirements page- forms
- payments schedules
- fundraising schedules
- trip task requirements
TRIP DETAILS: SAN ANDRES, VOLUNTEER DAILY SCHEDULE - mornings will be split between the park and local schools
- afternoon meal, siesta and time with families
- mid-afternoon meeting :
- check
in as a group
- share portfolio from family interviews
- prepare for evening and
following day's activities
- late afternoon swim, soccer or relaxing
- dinner
with families
- evening activities / responsibilities
at library
- weekend excursions
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
:- visit to Tikal
or other archeological site
- observing a Mayan weaver,
Miriam Santos, Tienda Tipica, Flores
- mercado central
in Santa Elena, visit to tourist town of Flores
- Cush,
the local boatman, will sing to us during the boat crossing of Lake Peten.
- learn local music from Cush
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- dress extremely modestly - final packing will include a clothing check
- observe and follow examples of host families
- swim in clothing as do local swimmers
- always
be in company of a second volunteer
- adhere to agreed
upon curfew
- conscious efforts to spend social time
with people of all ages
- be aware and sensitive to group
and individual needs
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PRIORITIES :
We anticipate that individuals will :
- Enjoy themselves
- Utilize their areas of strength
- Carefully consider their areas of need
- Participate in the decisions for planning and implementing trip.
- Maintain open and honest communication
| 2006, Bolivia, Always exciting ! |
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| And how did we feel when we turned to see this scene directly behind us? |
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| 2005, Guatemala |
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| A small break from the inventory process |
THE IDEAL GROUP :
- Individuals acting as equal members, taking equal responsibility
- Volunteers with enthusiasm, thoughtfulness and positive attitudes
- Consider the adage, " the
whole is only as powerful as the sum of its parts"
- Communicate in language of host country to the best of your ability
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