On December 3, Global Volunteer Network officially released its first book, Ripples Of Difference. The book celebrates the “thousands of volunteers who have given their love, energy, and time to help communities in need around the world.”
Ripples of Difference is about real people and real experiences. Volunteers are the life and soul of GVN and the book hopes to capture this essence. The book is a collection of personal stories from volunteers whose lives have been significantly affected after participating in a GVN volunteer program.
Ripple 1 – Kenya: Rocky Turner
I’m proud to say that the first chapter in the book, Ripple 1 – Kenya, was written by my wife, Rocky Turner. I remember her first trip to Africa with GVN like it was yesterday. That trip changed her life, and by extension, it changed our entire family. And it was the tipping point for what is now MFFO.
You can download Ripples of Difference for free.
GVN’s Ripples of Difference aims to achieve the following objectives:
- To increase public awareness of the importance and benefits of volunteering
- To empower people by showing how they can make a significant difference in the world
- To inspire people to take action and create their own ripples
- To acknowledge and thank the volunteers who have already made an impact
So, please, go download a copy today. Join me in celebrating my wife’s story and the strories of 19 others who are making a ripple of difference.
About GVN
The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) was launched in December 2000 by Founder Colin Salisbury. Colin launched GVN after volunteering in Ghana, West Africa, and experiencing first hand the tremendous difference volunteers make in helping local organisations achieve their goals.
The GVN vision is to connect people with communities and this is achieved by supporting the work of local organisations in 21 countries through the placement of international volunteers. They have placed over 11,000 international volunteers to date (2009).
Let me just say this again. I am very proud of you, Rocky.
Jeff and Rocky, you are both inspiring. Thanks for making a difference in this crazy world. You guys should hook up with http://www.zaowater.com (a pastor friend started this company and uses the profits to drill wells in Africa and teach clean hygiene)
It’s powerful to see what happens when a dream and desire to help others is engaged with passion. I’m so thankful to have the opportunity to watch the ripples spread through Rocky’s efforts and Mothers Fighting For Others.