Testimonials
In this section you will find some testimonials from students and chaperones that came to volunteer for different projects. Also you will find testimonials of individuals that came as volunteers. We invite you to enjoy some of the comments we have received!
“I’m so glad I came to this trip”
Cassie Kneen, San Pedro de Atacama, June 2011
“I’m really enjoying the volunteering, the kids are really nice and it’s a real eye opener to see the other side of Santiago…. I’m really enjoying the placement and everyone at the fundacion and in the school are super nice. It’s nice to be doing something worthwhile and fun with my time here.”
Isobel Witton Dauris, Dec 2009
“I have learned a lot. For example, that time and family is important to them and that bringing communities together can make things happen.”
Ania Budzynski, Seno Obstrucción, May 2011
“We had the honor of completing the Project-a true joy. (I have learned) about how much more rewarding a well-planned project is with real knowledge of the community.”
James Austin, Seno Obstrucción, May 2011
“I feel like we brought a community together.”
Drew Boatwright, Seno Obstrucción, May 2011
“I´ve learned to really open up to the world.”
Elizabeth Rice, Seno Obstrucción, May 2011
“Survived without a hair dryer. Fantastic!”
Peter John Benett, Los Coipos/San Pedro de Atacama, July 2010
“EPIC”
Scott Wilcox, Los Coipos/San Pedro de Atacama, July 2010
“Brilliant, been an amazing experience that I will never forget. A huge well done to the organizers and thank you”
Mark Graham, Los Coipos/San Pedro de Atacama, July 2010
“A great, once I a lifetime experience, will always remember the people I met and things I experienced”
Lucy Ryan, Los Coipos/San Pedro de Atacama, July 2010
“First, I felt little bit scary, but the trip make me confidence talk with somebody. I felt successful, the project-green house. I was tired when I was working, but I felt happiness after we done the project.”
Saki Nakamura, Barba Rubia, November 2010
“Thank you for an invaluable experience. I will remember this trip well and with a good sense of accomplishment and service.”
Joanne Lasko, Pemuco/Talabre, April/May 2009
“Thank you for all you have done. You did a really good job and definitely have a gift of organization and a zest for people hope to see you soon!”
Holly Mayer, Pemuco/Talabre, April/May 2009
“It was an amazing experience and I hope 2 return next year since I had an awesome time and I`m sure if I proposed it to any of my friends they would love to come.”
Andrea Hucke, Barba Rubia, November 2010
“Hola! Soy un alumno que viajo a Barbarrubia la semana pasada con el Nido de Aguilas. Gracias por el maravilloso viaje y la experiencia!”
Pablo Domit, Barba Rubia, November 2011
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