Jackson Lavelle
McClure/Fuller-Cutler Scholar
ProWorld Volunteers - Urubamba, Peru
“My adventure was an unforgettable experience that will stay with me forever.
What first drew me to volunteer in South America was the continent’s diverse culture and Spanish-speaking populations. Having studied about South America during many years of Spanish classes, I had a strong desire to see and experience that which I had learned so much about. Within South America, I specifically wanted to explore Peru because I had always been intrigued by Incan culture and the allure of their ancient ruins. So the location was set: Peru.
One of the main criteria that I used when selecting my service project was that the project should help improve and/or conserve the environment. After researching numerous volunteer organizations on the Internet, I selected ProWorld Volunteers and their cleaner-burning stoves project. I was impressed by the myriad of health, economic and environmental benefits that this project created. With ProWorld Volunteers, I also would have the opportunity to work on a project constructing ceramic water filters. So with the location pinpointed and the projects chosen, I began my adventure!...”
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