Volunteers for Peace and Elderhostel (www.elderhostel.org) cooperate to offer this Senior project. Working with Heifer International, help construct community buildings at a Heifer Global Village. This hands-on learning center allows visitors to experience day-to-day lives of different peoples and cultures by stepping into replicas of homes from around the world. Your help will be instrumental in completing these homes, and through experiential learning programs at the Heifer Global Village future visitors will gain a greater awareness of world hunger, poverty, and population issues. Additional service opportunities include assisting DC Central Kitchens staff as meals are prepared for delivery to feeding stations throughout the Washington DC area as well as visiting and serving at local Maryland food shelters.
Study part:
Ending Hunger Through Education
Min age:
50
Accomodation:
A beautiful, modern lodge. Double occupancy room amenities include dresser, desk, desk lamp with wireless Internet service available in common areas.
Location:
Shepherd's Spring at Sharpsburg, Maryland - 1.5 hours from Washington DC. http://www.shepherdsspring.org/ Shepherd's Spring has a restful blend of woods and fields with access to the C & O Canal towpath and other walking trails. Eco-friendly environment. Bicycles available.
Terminal:
Shepherd's Spring provides shuttle service to and from the Martinsburg, WV Amtrak station $45, the Hagerstown, MD Greyhound terminal $25 and from Airports at Baltimore/ Washington (BWI), Dulles International (IAD) or Reagan National $75. Call 301-223-8193 for all advance shuttle reservations
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