Unforgettable Week with iHelp Globally

My time with iHelp Globally was truly an eye-opening and humbling experience. My trip consisted of 8 days in the Peruvian Amazon visiting the villages of San Francisco, San Juan, and Aguaytia. For the first couple of days, our group was given workshops in taking vitals, understanding Spanish phrases, and analyzing lab specimens among other things. We also engaged in recreational activities such as fishing for piranhas, spotting pink dolphins, and playing soccer with local kids. The trip consisted of volunteer work at two clinics and an orphanage where we were able to meet the locals and provide them with basic medical care. One of my favorite memories from the trip was when we passed out DIY balloons from plastic gloves to the children. These "balloons" made them so happy and their joy was infectious throughout the clinic. This is just one example of the many wonderful memories I have made with iHelp Globally and why a trip with them can be a life changing experience.