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| Carita is interviewed about choosing Global Volunteers by Jason Davis. |
All team members arrived as expected yesterday. No unhappy surprises there! We were greeted in the customary way at the airport by Country Manager Warren and driver, Ian.
Today, we
were introduced to David Peterson and Jason Davis from KSTP TV in Minnesota who are here to shoot a story on the St. Lucia Project. We were
told to introduce ourselves and offer a few words about why we joined Global
Volunteers. We commenced our team orientation, and then Michele Gran told us about how Global Volunteers came to be in it’s
early days.
After breakfast, we attended Sunday service at Anse-la-Raye's Nativity Catholic
Church. Most of the islanders are Catholic, and the church holds a strong influence on the culture. It was a nice service. Father Amal Raj asked for any birthdays this week, so
Margaret went to the front of the church for a birthday card and a blessing with
holy water. The congregation clapped and
sang as the Global Volunteers and birthday celebrants were recognized for a special song of friendship.
We
returned to JJ’s Paradise Resort and completed orientation -- Philosophy of service, policies and
guidelines, Health and safety, food, money, environment. Team goals, team characters, twelve essential
services. How we got to Anse la Raye.
Carita will serve at Kids' Step Preschool, Flo and Emile
will teach at the Primary School, Traci and Kati will work with the roving caregivers. Dawn will be in charge Earth Boxes with
Margaret.
A wonderful start to a wonderful adventure!
Thought for the day: When we face our maker we will not be asked “How many positions did you hold, but rather “ How many people did you help?
Thought for the day: When we face our maker we will not be asked “How many positions did you hold, but rather “ How many people did you help?
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