A blog from Janice
Although it is wonderful welcoming new volunteers with such varied experiences all the time, it does mean that sometimes we have to say goodbye! Sadly, this week we had to say our goodbyes to our two lovely volunteers, Yasmine and Jade. They were loved by the teachers at Ward-6 for how they bonded quickly with everyone, and the sessions they took were brilliant and very creative. The PoD Nepal team, as well as everyone at the placements, are missing them already!
Edwina is still with us working on her films and photography
project. She interviewed Jade and Yasmine about the Corporate Volunteering
which was also a very interesting experience for everyone in Nepal. As well as
being busy with her filming, Edwina has also been busy contributing at the
placements; she has had a great idea of putting up swings at Ward-6, so
volunteers have been busy organising
this.
Our previous volunteer, Ruth Miller, who was here 18 months
ago with PoD for a 2-week Volunteer Experience Project, is back with us. It was
a great feeling seeing her again. She will be working with Annapurna Primary School
for the next 4 weeks as well as with the Street Kids. She arrived with another
volunteer, Galen, who will be helping to do any practical jobs that the
placements require; he's quickly got stuck in, helping Edwina to renew the
swings at Ward 6 and at Annapurna Primary. He's now making a strong bamboo
fence at the Street Kids to protect their new veg patch from the kids' football
practice!
Ever since Ruth left for the UK after last year's volunteering experience, she decided to come back and bring some fresh resources. So, with contributions from her friends back home, she filled a box, shipped it via DHL, and we have been on tenterhooks waiting for the box to arrive! It was a bit of an anxious wait but all smiles when the box arrived safe and sound at Bindu's (just a few days after leaving England!). Thank you, DHL - amazing service, with a smile! We cannot wait to put the new resources to good use!
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