My mom, Bonita McCoy, and I have been accepted as international volunteers to travel to Costa Rica to teach English to low-income communities in San Jose and surrounding areas with the non-profit organization, International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
I'm a recent graduate from Western Kentucky University and have always wanted to volunteer abroad to help make a positive impact while, at the same time, having a chance to travel! For the first time ever, I have the chance to follow my dream! International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ) was formed in early 2007, with the aim of making volunteering possible for everybody through affordable, safe, high quality projects in developing countries.
In addition to providing aid and assistance to these countries, IVHQ endeavors to increase education and heighten awareness through not only the skills and expertise taken by volunteers to their host communities and institutions, but also through the experiences and lessons volunteers will in turn take back to their own countries and cultures.
Through IVHQ, my mother and I will be making the journey to Costa Rica to participate as a volunteer in their community literacy projects. Costa Rica is increasingly becoming the tourism capital of Central America, meaning English is a prerequisite for all people looking to make a career in the tourism industry and get above the poverty line.
As a volunteer, we will work in local schools, orphanages and community centers. Work varies but generally consists of providing tutoring to local students, setting up small workshops, assisting local teachers and organizing educational games and activities. I've sent more information in a fundraising packet or you can click the link below! Please help us raise money for our trip so that we may have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others! Thank you!!
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