"I learned that people are the most important part of any experience. Also, economic differences are not necessarily barriers and the same with language. All it takes are open, willing people to get stuff done. Before this trip, Ecuador was just a country that started with the letter "E." Now, I understand about their history and I have people there I care about. It is important to me that the country does well and all of the people are safe, happy and healthy. The people I met will always be with me."
~ Lindsay Semel, NY

"This kind of experience provides for me growth in many areas. The ability for a team to work together, learning how to work with the handicapped, the reminder of how little we actually need to experience the values of love and happiness and the importance of patience are just a few of the many lessons."
~ Susan Cline, AZ

"After having served on the Global Volunteers team, I have been clearly reminded that the most precious gift you can give to yourself is to give of yourself."
~ Anne-Marie Maman, CT