Volunteer Voices

My favorite memories of the work camp involve spending time with the children in the field, singing traditional songs every evening, having dinner with the other volunteers, and taking part in activities such as birthday parties and sporting events. After the work camp was finished and the volunteers returned to the city, a small group of us visited the actual orphanage to say a final goodbye to the children we had shared the past two weeks of our lives with. While there, we were greeted warmly by dozens of children who benefited from our hard work and my eyes were opened to the difference we had made while on the farm. I am very proud of my efforts, and I look forward to having more opportunities like this in the future."

Tony Roth ~ Mongolia 2005