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Oscar is a native Limeño (from Lima) working in the town of San Pedro de Casta for several years as the hotel’s caretaker. He has a two beautiful daughters named Mirella and Kimberly, and a wonderful wife named Carmen. They will both be taking care of you, and are always happy to be of assistance.
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Robert studied Psychology at the University of Ghana – Legon and has been working with volunteers in Ghana since 2002, and with Globe Aware since 2007. Robert is from Agotime-Akpokope, a small village in the Volta Region of Ghana. According to Robert, empowerment is the most important part of all Ghana projects. From local materials to manual labor, community participation in all projects is the most important factor in making them successful and sustainable. While you will have the opportunity to work with everyone from the Globe Aware Ghana staff, it is Robert’s job to ensure you have a fun, safe, comfortable and inspiring experience in Ghana.
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Richard has been working with volunteers in Ghana since 1997, and with Globe Aware since 2007. Over the last few years, Richard has traveled extensively through the United States and Canada to increase awareness of the harsh conditions faced by many women, children and the elderly in his neighboring Ghanaian communities. He has worked with hundreds of international volunteers, contributing to empower socio-economic change throughout rural Ghana.
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Melina
Melina is native of Peru who has a degree in Hospitality Management and Business. When Melina was a teenager, she left home with just $70 to travel and learn English. Coming from a poor family, her parents could not afford to pay for her studies, so she made the decision to study with native speakers in Cusco and work in tourism, starting as a housekeeper. Melina quickly moved up and became the receptionist of a hotel, and then several weeks later, she was offered work as travel agent. Melina eventually moved back to Lima to complete her last year of college.
Melina loves to travel and interact with different people from many cultures and communities. She likes parties and of dancing to all kind of music. Melina enjoys cooking Peruvian food and learning about other cuisines.
Melina adopted her cousin’s daughter, who had been living in bad conditions, was not going to school and was taking care of her brother of four months. Melina's neice Yeraldine is now going to school and is getting great grades in school.
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Gregory
I was born in Lima Peru, but am now an American citizen. I studied in the National Art Institute Stage Designer. I went to the university of San Martin to study economics. I have been living in Texas for the last 10 years. I was working as a graphic designer for a well known publishing company, recently I was working as a advocate for the Juvenile Department in Dallas. I am still volunteering as a teacher for a Catholic church I am also self employed in the marketing area, a personal trainer, and a soccer coach. I also travel frequently to Mexico, Ecuador and Spain. I very much look forward to being your coordinator on this month's Globe Aware Peru Road Less Traveled Program!
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Laura
Born and raised in the great state of New Jersey, I have had a people-passion my whole life. I graduated from Rutgers University (GO RU!!) with highest honors in both of my majors-- psychology and religion. I think these areas are a fair reflection of my earnest desire to better understand the people living with me in our world. Although I plan on pursuing my doctorate in clinical psychology, it is my deep love for understanding the cultures and beliefs of other people that led me to Globe Aware.
While still in high school, I had the opportunity to travel all over Europe with a national choir group; an experience meant to unite us cross-culturally through the international medium of music. It was here that I caught the "travel bug" and have been something of a gypsy ever since.
Some recent interetsing experiences I have had included spending the better part of the summer and fall of 2007 sailing in Penobscot Bay, Maine as a volunteer on the wooden boat Grace Bailey. In the middle of November, I joined the crew of the Appledore and headed south to Key West. The experience of traveling over 2100 miles in the North Atlantic, on a wooden boat, IN THE WINTER!, certainly taught me a thing or two about both independence and working as a member of a well-organized team.
I have been volunteering in community capacities for most of my life and love the humble joy it provides. I hope to share some of that joy with the volunteers I meet and spread it to the community in which we are working. My greatest hope for the time I spend with Globe Aware is to have the volunteers leave with fond memories of their host country, and give the hosts a refreshing view of Americans. It is these feelings of goodwill that allow the potential for real growth and understanding for all of us. I am excited to be part of the Globe Aware team and can hardly wait to meet new volunteers!!
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Ainsworth
I grew up in a small district call Rock Spring in the parish of Trelawny. I attended Spring Garden Primary and graduated from Albert Town High School. After leaving high school, I started working for a local nonprofit environmental Agency which runs a number of projects to help improve and sustain the environment. I am very excited about working with Globe Aware. I have enjoyed getting to know visitors to my community, and now I am pleased to be able to interact with volunteers and get to know more about their culture. Some of my first volunteers refer to me as their big brother, because I took such good care of them. My mother has worked for the primary school here for many years, and I love seeing the progress that the volunteers make in our community. When I am not working I spend my time hanging out with friends, playing football or going to parties.
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Federico
Hola, my name is Federico. I was born in the north of Argentina in small town named San Miguel de Tucuman. I grew up in Tucson, Arizona where I received my B.S. in Mathematics; I am currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Education through the Language, Reading, and Culture department at the University of Arizona. I've traveled through Europe, South America and in the Pacific. I spent the past year volunteer teaching in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. I lived in Aerok, Ailinglaplap on a 6-mile long island with no running water, telephone or supermarket. Along with teaching English through science, history and math lessons I developed a community-wide gardening project to address the lack of fruits and vegetables in the Marshallese diet. This experience gave me a new perspective on necessities. I experienced the joys and struggles of living without a hectic schedule, but with very limited resources. My other interests include Ultimate Frisbee, swimming, rock-climbing, cycling, hiking, gardening, playing various musical instruments, and creating all forms of art. I am passionate about the rights and preservation of indigenous peoples language, culture, and land, and am an activist for educational rights globally. Sustainable Agricultural development, free trade and global conflict resolution are also of significant interest to me. But most of all I enjoy finding peace and purpose in each moment, especially surrounded by nature. I hope I can help make the Globe Aware experience a rewarding and unforgettable adventure for you.
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Mel
I have been working with a local Environmental Agency for over two years, and the experience has me well prepared to work with
and lead Globe Aware Volunteers in Jamaica. Through the organization we have been working with community members towards environmental
conservation and community development. We have worked with quite a few US Peace Corps Volunteers. My experience working alongside American
volunteers has given me an understanding of the challenges Americans may face volunteering in rural Jamaica and has provided me with great
hands-on experience for working with Globe Aware Volunteers serving in Jamaica.
I'm twenty-something, born and raised in Joe Hut, Trelawny, a 20 minute drive from the community Jamaica's Globe Aware Volunteers will be
working in. I am also continuing higher education toward a future career in education.
