My Nonprofit Reviews

My 4-week volunteer experience with One Heart Source in Cape Town, South Africa this past summer was an incredible, fulfilling, and eye-opening experience. Volunteers form such a close, special bond with their students that by the end of the program, it is incredibly hard to say goodbye. My students taught me patience, gratitude, diligence, and compassion, and I certainly learned just as much from them as they did from me. Not only do volunteers engage closely with students at Moravian Primary School, but the directors of OHS also offer various tours and educational outings in order for us to understand the history of South Africa and the context in which our students are living. I walked away with enhanced knowledge about apartheid, HIV/AIDS, living conditions in townships, and social inequity in modern South Africa. My experience with One Heart Source has motivated me to pursue non-profit and public health work in the future, and I am inspired to continue participating in volunteer programs. I also made some amazing friends in my volunteer group that I still communicate with frequently and miss dearly. I highly recommend volunteering with OHS; it is a challenging, rewarding opportunity that causes you to realize that you CAN make a huge difference in the lives of very special, vulnerable children. Never underestimate your potential as a volunteer! These students need you as their mentors and will appreciate your help more than you can imagine.

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