October 13, 2011

• Special People

  Hello my xanga friends. Every once in a while you meet special people like this one–Carina:

  

  If you know me well, you have heard about or met Carina. Yes, she cut her hair. And she left the country to do this program she found online. Apparently, it is not only legit, it is WONDERFUL:). Last time I heard, she was learning how to professionally present herself. oooooooo. I wanted to know more about the program–especially after I found out where it was located and saw the beautiful pictures online. And it is awesome enough to share about–and so that is what I am doing right now.

  

  Do your eyes need a new landscape?

  Does your heart need a fresh purpose?

  Do you want to learn new skills through practical application?

  Located in the Caribbean on the remote island of St. Vincent, Richmond Vale Academy trains community service leaders to work in developing countries. RVA’s programs focus on:

  • Sustainability
  • Environment
  • Learning through study and application
  • Poverty and community development in the Caribbean and Latin America

  No degree is required, just a willingness to volunteer and learn about how you can make a difference!  The program is taught in English, but Spanish language courses are provided if you choose a Latin American program. You must be 18 to apply. Fees include food and accommodation for the entire program, flights to and from, pocket money, and heath insurance while in Latin America.

  Right now, RVA has 40 volunteers from over 20 different nationalities on campus. Volunteers experience a very special way of community living, and participate in daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, harvesting food, garden farming, outreach planning, and other skills needed for development. In the end, students will leave as environmental and community development leaders with the practical skills needed to bring change.

  There are three different programs you can choose from:

  

  1. Fighting with the Poor – Program to Ecuador

  • How long: 9 months split between the Caribbean and Ecuador
  • Focus: How can we encourage and promote change along side Ecuadorians to combat poverty? Learn how to fight poverty working with impoverished children, sustainable farming, and other necessary skills for development work. This is the last time this program will be offered.  
  • Program begins: November 15, 2011. Fees apply.
    
    2. Gaia Activist Program
  • How long: 6 months volunteering and studying at RVA
  • Focus: Help the island of St. Vincent become food, energy, and climate secure through sustainable practices.
  • Programs begin: March and September of 2012. Fees Apply.
    
    3. Fighting with the Poor – Program to Latin America
  • How long: 18 months: 6 months studying about the developing world in St Vincent, 6 months of community service in Latin America, and 6 months documenting your experience and teaching in the Caribbean.
  • Focus: You have the chance to complete a B-certificate while working side-by-side with poverty stricken Latin Americans and Eastern Caribbeans to create a better life. This program is accredited with One World University.
  • Program begins: March and September of 2012. Fees Apply.

  

              Please-please let me know if you, or someone you know, is interested in learning more about RVA or their programs. You can email me at carinads7@hotmail.com or visit our website www.richmondvaleacademy.org!

  Hope life finds you swell,

  Carina.

   

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