You can’t be in a rain forest without rain right?

That didn’t stop our volunteers from doing what they do best- Having a good time!

“Extraordinary views of the Arenal Volcano’s southern face

Once the top is reached, visitors are invited to explore the observation deck, where they’ll enjoy magnificent views of the Arenal Volcano’s southern face.

From here, one can also see Lake Arenal and the rolling hillsides that surround it. Visitors can spend as much time as they please on the observation deck before heading back down.
There are two ways to return to the Sky Tram’s base.

You can ride the tram down the same route that you ascended or sign up for a fast-paced zip line tour to the bottom. Those seeking an adrenalin rush would be wise to choose the second option, which will have them flying along a series of secure cables connecting one mountain to another.

At the tram’s base there is another large observation deck as well as a restaurant. The views from this deck compliment and contrast the one from the mountain’s peak.”

The post Volunteer Costa Rica 2014 goes Zip Lining appeared first on Color My World.

The post Volunteer Costa Rica Wall Murio Complete appeared first on Color My World.

The post Volunteer Costa Rica Starts Today appeared first on Color My World.

These kids appreciated the soccer gear that Caden collected for his eagle scout project. However, they had no idea what to do with the shin guards. We had to show them how to put them on. The most gracious, happy, loving kids!!

This kids appreciated the soccer gear that Caden collected for his eagle scout project. However, they had no idea what to do with the shin guards. We had to show them how to put them on. The most gracious, happy, loving kids!!

 

This little guy was a blast. We would have taken him home from the orphanage if we could have!

Thoughts from Heather Vandygriff

The post Family Volunteers appeared first on Color My World.

These volunteers got to work to make it happen! Take a Look!

The post Playground build at Los Zoros School, Jiquillio, Nicaragua appeared first on Color My World.

Take a look at our experience!

This experience was sponsored by Wright Associates Family Healthcare in Amherst & Concord.

The post Chinandega, Nicaragua Garbage Dump Feed appeared first on Color My World.

Our second team from all over the country has just arrived at Managua Airport tonight to finish the projects this next week!

The post Volunteer Nicaragua 2014 Session # 1 is Finished! appeared first on Color My World.

The post Volunteer Nicaragua 2014 Starts Today! appeared first on Color My World.

Color My World Foundation & Dominican Starfish Foundation are building a library in El Estrecho, Dominican Republic.

The project plans are very clear.

The land has been selected near the center of the community. The library will service two communities, De Luperon and Escalerta and surrounding areas with a population of 6000.

The design has been made and proposed. The library will contain books and computers so it will be traditional and virtual.

What they are asking of us is to help them raise the money for the building. Their estimate on materials for the building is approximately $16000.

In October 2013, Color My World and our partner, Dominican Starfish presented a check for the entire amount to start the project.

People from the community will donate the labor and Jose Luis, our project manager, who will oversee the project and be in charge of purchasing materials.

They have been promised books from other sources once they have a building. We will also assist in collecting books and computer equipment.

Who will the library be named after? Luis Antonio Jaquez Cruz- A man with a huge vision.

We wish to build a library in his name to honor him as an educator, a visionary and a true proponent of freedom through education. This man was a teacher in the community for over 35 years. He is an uncle to Jose Luis. It was always his dream and goal to have a library for the community. He passed away this last spring at the age of 58. He was a master teacher.

Color My World and Dominican Starfish are working together on the ground in the DR to make this project come true.

The post FUNDS RAISED! We are Building a Library in El Estrecho, DR appeared first on Color My World.

The post Giving Back appeared first on Color My World.