Charlotte's family immigrated to the United States from Belize. She served in the US Navy, and currently works for LAPD.
IVHQ had so many places for me to choose from, and the staff reached out to me right away.
My son is studying to be a lawyer, which made the price of the program extremely important. Fortunately, it was a great fit for my budget.
When I visited the website, it just felt right and I knew they were the provider for me.
The program provider answered all of my questions and eased my fears from the start. On my own, I had to follow instructions for a background check, get my shots, pay the fees, and buy my ticket. I planned this trip as a birthday present to myself!
If you come with an open heart and mind, the only time you'll find yourself disappointed is when you have to leave.
You're coming into someone's life for a short period of time, so try to be true to yourself and let them see your heart. Hopefully, they'll remember you. I know I'll never forget them.
I loved bringing the kids treats like juice boxes fruit or toys. The look on their face is priceless. The only thing I would change is to stay longer.
Early morning rise, have breakfast and get ready for work. Transportation is arranged to and from work, and for lunch and dinner as well. Afterward, there's plenty of time to explore and act like a tourist.
I was afraid of going so far away from home by myself. I overcame it when I arrived at the house I would be staying in and met the other volunteers.