Jimbo Culter
Jimbo Culter - Artist/Construction Worker More Information on Journey's of the Heart from Concrete Pictures I just got off the train from Machu Picchu. There are no words to describe the experience....
Bob Link
Bob Link - Instructor in History & Language More Information on Journey's of the Heart from Concrete Pictures Instead of talking about the specific things we experienced in Cuzco, I thought I'd...
Jo Link
Jo Link - Elementary School Coordinator Hi! I'm Jo, wife of Bob Link who was one of the eight original Journeys of the Heart volunteers. When Bob had the opportunity to participate in the Peru...
Robyn Liston
Robyn Liston - Marketing Manager One of my monk friends from Thailand, Tiger, told me that one of the key elements to leading a good life is to be mindful in everything that you do. When it's time...
Sarah Oakes
Sarah Oakes - Globe Aware Coordinator The time we spent in the hogar was a learning experience for us all, volunteers and crew alike. We learnt from Peru, from the specific situation we found...
Ana Quintanilla
Ana Quintanilla - Globe Aware Coordinator In the comfort of our homes, we read about hunger, poverty, and disabilities. But we are not affected by those distant worlds. "Knowing is not enough; we...
Sofia Ratcovich
Sofia Ratcovich - Student More than anything I'm so grateful I was chosen to be part of this project. Not knowing what to expect or what I would encounter on my experience, I prepared for the worst...
Elaine Sombrutski
Elaine Sombrutski - Special Education Teacher Considering the many experiences I have had to date, I can only express this as the most humbling, inspirational and awe-inspiring journey I have taken....
Peru Cuzco Testimonials Our work project was very meaningful
Yes, we felt our work project was very meaningful. Both because we as a family got to help to improve the grounds of the orphanage by cleaning out the gardens and building fences as well as teaching...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials We learned a lot about the culture of Peru
We tiled a floor, painted and helped clear away grass in the play area. These were all areas that will be used by the children. It was a good balance of work and free time. We feel we learned a lot...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials Volunteer coordinator did a great job
We tiled the floors in a new building, painted and cleaned up the kids playground area. The volunteer coordinator did a great job of showing us around, Our time was maximized. Our experience was...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials Very enlightening, an amazing time
For me personally it was very enlightening and I had an amazing time. I believe it's a very good way of knowing the culture and the people of a different country. I found amazing people who struggle...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials I felt very accomplished
Our mission was to build the foundation of a bathroom for the kids in the Albergue. I've learnt a lot through this process, and was in touch with tools that otherwise would not even touch the rest...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials Fulfilled my childhood dreams and changed me forever
My trip to Peru was not my first time out of the United States, but it was my first voluntourism trip. It fulfilled my childhood dreams and changed me forever. I cannot wait to go again, and take my...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials Experiencing a rich culture, and making connections
Working with the children, working in and around the home, experiencing the rich culture, and making connections were so meaningful to me. Every aspect of my week was rich and meaningful. We cleared...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials We are reaching out to local dentists in Cusco to join us
It's too cold and too early. On the way here our van became stuck in the mud and we had to push it out. We have taken over a tiny mud brick school room. We are lucky, we have a bare light bulb...
Peru Cuzco Testimonials I wanted to help, to spend my vacation making a contribution
It started as an idea, something that popped up in my head one day, while thinking about what to do for vacation. 'International', I thought to myself. I'd never really traveled out of the United...
