When I first got here, I was scared, nervous, and not quite sure why I decided to take the risk of traveling by myself to Ecuador to work on a reserve for six weeks not knowing anyone or knowing if I will be happy here. I am so happy I overcame that fear and ended up at La Hesperia. I arrived one person, and I am now leaving that same person, except I have grown so much. My experience here has taught me so much about my ability as a worker and about my passion for a cause. Your passion for La Hesperia is inspiring; it has made me love this place and invest myself in it. Also, I cannot tell you enough what an absolute wonderful job you do for the volunteers. You work so hard to make our experience absolutely wonderful, and it does not go unnoticed. Your work and love for the reserve is what has made me fall in love with La Hesperia.
Zoë Lees, New Mexico, USA July 2004 Global Volunteer Network
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