Volunteer Post
Inspiration in El Salvador
Jen Snow
“The assignment in El Salvador offered me a unique opportunity to work closely with indigenous people who share many of the same challenges of the American Indians, Alaska Natives and Pacific Islanders who have been the focus of my professional career. The wonderful spirit of the people I met, their joy in everyday life and their willingness to work through their challenges and develop solutions is inspiring. I enjoyed visiting their villages, sharing meals, and learning and seeing how they adapt to their natural environment. In this regard, I shared their joy and sense of purpose. Professionally, I was able to share past experiences with them, and speaking and working with them offered me a great opportunity to gain new experiences that will be useful when working with indigenous people in the future.”
–Ms. Quanah Stamps, Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer in El Salvador
[Thank you, Quanah!]