Corinne at the Guarderia

The other day, I got a lovely email from a former student and volunteer named Corinne from Switzerland. She had been traveling through South America with her boyfriend when she landed in Montanita decided to work on her Spanish skills with us at MSS before continuing on her travels. While studying, she decided to visit the Guadería with me one morning, and fell in love with all the kids. She ended up at the staying there and volunteering for two weeks, getting to know all the children and helping the staff at this super worthwhile organization. Today I got these awesome photos in my inbox.

¡Sonrisas grandes!

The kids at the park with Betsy to get some fresh air.

Is it snack time yet?

Corinne in the toddler room.

Thank you Corinne for all the time you spent with the kids of Manglaralto and for sending me these great pictures. And the señoras and niños all say hi!

If you are interested in volunteering at the Guardería, like Corinne, or with any other of our fantastic non-profit partners, contact me, April, at info@montanitaspanishschool.com. It's not just about traveling and learning Spanish. Get involved! Be a part of something!

New Supplies and Volunteers at the Guardería

Yesterday, we were able to present the Guardería with brand new chairs and tables for the children. The old one's were beginning to fall apart, and there weren't enough for all the new kids.

Thank you so much to all the volunteers that have been working so hard to help the children and the families at the Manglaralto Guardería, and thank you all for contributing to the donations that made this gift possible.

Here are a few of them that are volunteering at Guardería now:

Sarah, a volunteer from the States making a collage with the 4 and 5 year olds.

Ann, another volunteer from the States posing with Pamela

Stephanie from Switzerland posing with Leandro.

Selina at the Guadrería!

Selina, an awesome chica from Switzerland decided to spend a couple weeks during her stay working at the Guardería (day Care Center) in Manglaralto. She was kind enough to share some of her photos of her experience with us so we could post them here.

Playing with the kids in the 2-3 age group classroom.

Taking the kids outside for some air.

Sonrisas :)

Lunchtime!

If you are interested in volunteering at the Guardería like Selina, or any of other great volunteer projects, contact us at the Montañita Spanish School at info@montanitaspanishschool.com or check out our website at montanitaspanishschool.com.

Come make a difference in the day of some super adorable kids, and learn Spanish while you're at it.