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Social worker Lesbia Marroquin reads a story at a home visit in San Rafael.
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Bringing school fun home |
We've shared a number of stories with you about the work our education promoters are doing in our partner schools. We've also shared about students who have made big improvements in conduct, attendance, and grades.
Well, there's another supporting actor in that success: our social workers. In San Rafael, social workers have begun to bring reading activities and learning games on their home visits, to reinforce the lessons children learn during the school day.
Common Hope staff member Tom Stukel was in Guatemala earlier this month and had the chance to capture a social worker in action. Come on a home visit with Lesbia, through his photos.
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Photo by Best Buy team member Britta Martin.
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Best Buy team experience, in photos
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We talked last month about the great art fundraiser put on by volunteers from Best Buy, in advance of their Vision Team trips. Two teams from Best Buy will be traveling to Guatemala this year. The first went down earlier this month and took many beautiful photos of their experience. Check out a sampling on our blog.
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Maria Angelina just celebrated her 11th birthday.
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María Angelina needs a sponsor
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María Angelina just celebrated her 11th birthday last Thursday. The eldest of four children, she lives with her family in San Rafael, where she studies in the 3rd grade. Her father is a farmer, while her mother stays at home, and her parents have little education between them. María Angelina has likely already surpassed the education of her parents. Help her stay in school by becoming her sponsor -- a great birthday gift.
To sponsor her, please contact Jessie Szopinski via email, call (651) 917-0917, or sponsor her online.
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Volunteer coordinator needed in Guatemala |
Always wanted to live abroad? Know a recent college grad who is looking for valuable work experience? We're looking for a volunteer coordinator in Guatemala! This is a full-time position with a 1+ year commitment and includes a living stipend.
To get started, click here to read the full job description and fill out an application. If you have further questions, send an email to Lisa Hetzel in Guatemala. |
