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Our latest volunteer interview!

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Name: Nigel Smith Nationality: New Zealander living in Australia Age: 58                               - How did you find out about La Esperanza? As if by fate, I heard about La Esperanza at 5:30 in the morning in bed, listening to the radio show 'Australia Down Under'. Pauline, our director had phoned up from Nicaragua to talk about the organisation. - How long are you volunteering with La Esperanza?  I am volunteering for a month. This is my 3rd visit. - What is your current volunteer role with La Esperanza?  Teaching  3rd graders in the Summer School. - What has been your best experience working as a volunteer at La Esperanza so far? When the whole class is paying attention. - What has been your worst experience working as a volunteer at La Esperanza so far? None to speak of.  - What do you like most about Nicaragua? Without a doubt, the apparent happiness of the Nicas and their easygoing attitude towards life, often in the face of adver