We would like to express our gratefulness to all the volunteers overseas that take their time out to come to Riverkids whether it might be for a week or a month. Their willingness to sacrifice their time to work with us, using their own money and support to be here with us goes a long way.
Each vo
lunteer contributes in many different ways; they bring and introduce different

activities and games that the kids have not known of before. The volunteers teach and contribute in English class, computer class and art class. Through these classes, the kids are able to gain a lot of knowledge, physically as well as mentally. Not only do they learn new skills, they are also exposed to a different culture and are able to learn about a different type of interaction.
Though t

he kids are benefited through the classes, the staffs at Riverkids gain just as much new knowledge as the kids do. They are also able to learn about another culture, each volunteer is a new experience for them. The Staffs are Riverkids faces a different kind of issue and stress every day, and just like any other job, they get worn out. Volunteers who come to Riverkids help take some of their load off for a short while, as well as motivate their staff to continue with their work. For our staff to be able to meet these generous volunteers who are willing to come half way around the world to contribute to the missi

on of Riverkids is a huge encouragement to all of us.
I remember walking into Riverkids the first time, I saw all of their facial expressions questioning and wondering whom this random little girl is but yet greeted me with a smile filled with excitement. Each volunteer is like a new adventure for each of the kids, their eyes looking at you waiting for the new games you will teach, or simply awaiting for a hand to hold on to.
Once

again, both the staffs and the kids at Riverkids are

delighted and grateful to have vol
unteers come and reach into our lives time and time again. Nothing we do or say can repay all the ways you have affected and left a legacy with us.
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