My Nonprofit Reviews

Sandra S
Review for Mundo Exchange, Portland, OR, USA
Volunteering with Mundo was such a wonderful experience, that I continue to return.
I have volunteered with Mundo in several ways. This has included teaching English to local school children at their schools and also running an after school program at the volunteer house. I have also had the pleasure of teaching English to the Monks and learnt Buddhist ways in this beautiful cultural exchange.
My first experience was in 2009 when I was welcomed by two lovely smiling woman named Dalyn and Nalinrat. We walked to the volunteer house and they welcomed me with Baci Sou Khuan traditional ceremony. This was then followed by a dinner in which we got to know each other a little better and discussed a plan for my stay.
The next morning began with Tak Baht (Alms giving), a wonderful way to start the day, and really did set the scene for the peaceful, kind and caring time I would have.
I was privileged to spend new year's eve in beautiful Wat Pallum on the Mekong and participated in meditation and chanting under a divine full moon. The new year began with a blessing and breakfast with the Monks, nuns and local lay people. After breakfast Pra Arjan Uen (Satit) and I began the first of many English tutorials that would continue over many visits.
I feel blessed to have met such wonderful people and be part of their lives and the community. All in all, I had a wonderful time in Isaan and always leave feeling inspired, I highly recommend volunteering with Mundo