[quote=Mike]Anybody here do long term volunteering? I wanted to do a week long stint with
Cross-Cultural Solutions in San Lima, Peru but my parents said no, no reason given.
Next year I'll do a couple weeks to make up for it
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Are you sure there wasn't a reason your parents said no. Cost, Lack of information, Not sure of the program. I would suggest you find out and see what you can to to help get rid of any misgivings they may have.
My kids have volunteered in Jamaica for a week and it was one of the best things they ever did. They went with a church group and I was very comfortable with the safety precautions taken. Caroline is going to Austrailia and New Zealand this year with a student ambassador program and I admit at first I thought it was a scam but the more I learned about the program the more I was convinced it was something she needed to do.
And on that note......for all trips they have to earn at least 1/2 the money required for them to go.
Good Luck and keep working at it....maybe you can go next year.