Nexos Voluntarios Testimonials
Mariajosé, McGill University, Canada,
Field Experiences Partnering Program, Integral Community Development Project with Media Luna, 2009
"It was in one of my political science classes at McGill University that I first learned about an NGO called Nexos Voluntarios in Peru. I was interested in doing an internship during the summer of 2009 and this opportunity seemed like a perfect fit. I ended up being accepted into the Media Luna community development project. Along with another McGill volunteer, Igor, I was asked to conduct questionnaire with families in the community in order to assess which development issues were inhibiting quality of life in Media Luna. The experience proved to be invaluable as a complement to my studies in International Development and Economics. We got to know the families in Media Luna on a personal level as they invited us into their homes with our survey. Furthermore, we were able to identify areas of struggle that future volunteers could focus their own projects on improving."
Joshua, University of Oregon School of Law, U.S.A.
Field Experiences, Environmental Project with the Municipality of Urubamba, 2010
"I came to Peru chasing a life-changing experience. Specifically, I aspired to have a positive impact on the lives of the people of a nation I have always desired to visit. What I was given by Nexos Voluntarios surpassed all of my expectations. In addition to the supportive staff at my site, I had the pleasure of living with wonderful volunteers from all walks of life who not only inspired people through their projects, but also inspired me through their companionship. Additionally, I was given a project tailored to my field of study that provided me with a venue to gain valuable experience in my field.”