“National service will be America at its best -- building community, offering opportunity and rewarding responsibility. National service is a challenge for Americans from every background and walk of life, and it values something far more than money. National service is nothing less than the American way to change America.” – Bill Clinton

Cusco Orphanage - by Mark Gambol - The moment I walked through the large wooden doors at that orphanage I knew I would be changed for better, not worse. The children were upon laughing, giggling, with a fascination that I had not experienced before... read more

Costa Rica - by Ryan Earle - To start off my story, I am an Investment Adviser and a volunteer. I always thought that nothing could compare to making that sale until I saw their eyes. The children's eyes, so expressive with pure life (pura vida). Costa Rica allowed me to put down my preconceived notions of what I could do and what I valued, and simply live. Working with those children is something that I will never forget. Before I went to Costa Rica I would never have imagined that making macaroni necklaces with children would make me smile like it did and still does. I love Costa Rica, the country, the people, and especially those children. “¡Pura Vida!”