...But most important of all is you, our volunteers. We certainly can't take groups of no one to New Orleans or Jamaica. But each and every volunteer that has traveled with us is truly a gift. Their dedication, perseverance, and upbeat attitudes inspire us.
That's why we get so excited when we hear positive feedback from our volunteers about their trips. We just got a new recommendation on GuideStar from a volunteer who went on our very first trip, Gail G. Here's what she says:
"Eighteen months post-Katrina, I was privileged to be part of Volunteer
Expedition's first trip to NOLA. The ability to reach out and embrace a
city that was showing such resilience had a profound and long-lasting
effect on me. Through the compassion, commitment, and leadership of
Patti Vile and Volunteer Expeditions, what began as a simple trip became
a vision for change and one of the most powerful experiences of my
life. Patti Vile has gone on to create an environment for learning,
growing, and building that is my pleasure to recommend to others looking
to make a difference."
Gail, a volunteer and educator, was so inspired by her trip that she just couldn't leave! She stayed in New Orleans for three years and taught special education in a grade school while helping the local community. We salute Gail for her commitment and ability to help others!
From then till now: our most recent participants follow in Gail's footsteps
while painting a house for a New Orleans homeowner.
Want to be featured in our blog? Write us a recommendation on GuideStar, LinkedIn, or Facebook! We're also open to any kind of feedback--tell us what you would like to see more of by emailing Patti at patti@volunteerexpeditions.org!
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