One month from today we will be starting the Color My World humanitarian trips in Central America. The preparation though starts today. As part of the #ColorMyWorldPledge we are challenging you to learn at least 10 phrases in Spanish. These can be simple phrases like,

What is your name?

(Cuál es tu nombre?)

Do you want to play a game?

(Quieres jugar?)

Where do you live?

(Dónde vives?)

Each word and phrase that you learn in Spanish will result in a deeper connection with the community that you will be serving alongside. Ask any prior Color My World volunteer about their memories and experiences, and they will not tell you of how many houses they built, but of the friends they made while serving.

Why is taking the pledge and learning the language so important?

Color My World volunteers come from all over America. Each person has different talents and capabilities. But one resounding message came from our surveys of our 2016 volunteers. When asked what they wish they had done to better prepare for their humanitarian trip. Overwhelmingly, our volunteers responded saying that they wished that they had learned more Spanish in preparation. As a team, here at Color My World we realised that we had to do something about this, and help future volunteers properly prepare for their humanitarian trip.

Take the pledge and start learning a new Spanish phrase a day. The more you learn, the better you will be able to communicate with the people that you will be working alongside.

We want to hear from you, after you learn a phrase that you think you might use in Central America, why not post it on social media using #ColorMyWorldPledge. You share your phrase of the day, and we will share one of our back!

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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.”

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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

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

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Take a look at our experience!

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

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Children from all over the village came to eat lunch!

Great story here! The boy in green has a little sister who was born in Luis Gerardo Caceres Lindo truck on route to the hospital one year ago! He is saving his meal to take home to her!

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

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