Olancho Aid Spotlight: Mary RoyWhen did you join Olancho Aid? I was already going to and in love with Honduras before the inception of Olancho Aid as my first trip was in 1993. My first introduction to Olancho was when it began, and I was one of the original board members. I was on the board for seven years. So as the foundation of the Foundation was being built and fine-tuned I was part of it. I had already been going to Honduras for at least eight years. In fact for the first six to eight … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2018
Welcome, Summer 2018 Volunteers!
Welcome, Summer 2018 Volunteers! This summer, Olancho Aid welcomes three new volunteers to our program. Gina, Stephanie, and Savannah all join us following short-term mission trips with Holy Family Parish in Tennessee. They will be serving in different capacities in the Foundation both on the ground in Honduras and virtually in the United States, and we are so excited to have them on our team! Gina Schmid, Long-Term Volunteer Gina Schmid is from Brentwood, TN. She is … [Read more...]
Olancho Aid Spotlight: Emily Hoefs
Olancho Aid Spotlight: Emily HoefsAge: 22 Hometown: Greeley, Colorado University: University of Northern ColoradoWhen did you join Olancho Aid? I joined Olancho Aid in January.How did you first hear about Olancho Aid? I first heard about Olancho Aid last summer. I was interning at Catholic Relief Services at their global headquarters in Baltimore, MD. I loved the work I was doing, but I had a stronger desire to work more closely with the people I was serving. So a fellow … [Read more...]
Ms. Breve’s Lesson
Ms. Breve's Lesson If asked to think of a particularly challenging student, all of you teachers out there would have (at least) one come to mind immediately. Maybe it's a child who needed A LOT of attention, or specialized resources, or more support at home. Maybe it was the first time you encountered a student like him or her and you didn't quite know how to effectively adapt your techniques to be effective for that child. Maybe you realized that every teacher who worked with this student … [Read more...]
Olancho Aid Volunteer Experience (Video)
Olancho Aid Volunteer Experience The Olancho Aid Foundation couldn't provide a quality English education without our team of international volunteers. We are so grateful for all that they do, and are so excited to share with you some of their experiences. Interested in joining our volunteer program? Apply today for openings in August and January! … [Read more...]